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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.
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The judge feels there is no reasonable case against the defendant.
Explanation: a judge may dismiss (or grant a judgment of acquittal) when the prosecution’s evidence is legally insufficient to support a conviction. A deadlocked jury leads to a mistrial (possible retrial), a juror talking to the press is misconduct that may cause a mistrial or other remedy, and a witness lying (perjury) can be challenged or prosecuted but does not automatically dismiss the case.
Explanation: a judge may dismiss (or grant a judgment of acquittal) when the prosecution’s evidence is legally insufficient to support a conviction. A deadlocked jury leads to a mistrial (possible retrial), a juror talking to the press is misconduct that may cause a mistrial or other remedy, and a witness lying (perjury) can be challenged or prosecuted but does not automatically dismiss the case.
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