Question
A criminal case may be dismissed if which event occurs?
The jury decides it cannot reach a verdict.
A juror speaks with the press before the trial is over.
The judge feels there is no reasonable case against the defendant.
A witness gives false information on the stand.
The jury decides it cannot reach a verdict.
A juror speaks with the press before the trial is over.
The judge feels there is no reasonable case against the defendant.
A witness gives false information on the stand.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
A criminal case may be dismissed if **the judge feels there is no reasonable case against the defendant**. This can occur if the evidence presented does not support the charges or if there are significant legal issues that warrant a dismissal.
The other events mentioned can lead to various outcomes (e.g., a hung jury resulting in a mistrial, juror misconduct possibly leading to further legal action, or issues related to perjury), but they do not directly lead to a dismissal of the case in the same way.
The other events mentioned can lead to various outcomes (e.g., a hung jury resulting in a mistrial, juror misconduct possibly leading to further legal action, or issues related to perjury), but they do not directly lead to a dismissal of the case in the same way.