Supreme Court of Florida· 6/24/1993

Thomason v. State

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620 So. 2d 1234
1993 WL 219769

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observing that manifest necessity “requires trial judges, at the very least, to evaluate and discuss available alternatives before declaring a mistrial over the objection of the defendant”
observing that manifest necessity requires “trial judges, at the very least, to evaluate and discuss available alternatives before declaring a mistrial over the objection of the defendant”
explaining that there is no manifest necessity when, three days into trial, defense attorney suddenly became ill and the trial court actively refused to consider reasonable alternatives, such as a two week continuance or contacting defense attorney’s doctor
explaining that there is no manifest necessity when, three days into trial, defense attorney suddenly became ill and the trial court actively refused to consider reasonable alternatives, such as a two week continuance or contacting defense attorney’s doctor
stating, \Doubt about whether the mistrial is appropriate is resolved in favor of the liberty of the citizen\
reversing conviction and ordering discharge of, defendant where mistrial de- dared without manifest necessity and without defendant’s consent

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Judges: Barkett

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