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People v. Michael

Citations

  • 48 N.Y.2d 1
  • 394 N.E.2d 1134
  • 420 N.Y.S.2d 371
  • 1979 N.Y. LEXIS 2250

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  • finding no \manifest necessity\ where mistrial declared due to the absence of the defendant's attorney because of a death in the family and the court's belief that the trial had to terminate by the end of the week because the court and several jury members had vacation plans
  • “The decision whether a mistrial is necessary because of juror bias is often based on subtle indications of discontent, not always apparent on the cold face of the record presented to an appellate court.”
  • “The decision whether a mistrial is necessary because of juror bias is often based on subtle indications of discontent, not always apparent on the cold face of the record presented to an appellate court.”

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Judges: Jasen

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