Hung jury in a criminal case


Which of the following is true about a hung jury in a criminal case?

a. because it means that the jury did not find guilt beyond reasonable doubt, it has the same result as if the jury had issued a verdict of not guilty.

b. it will automatically result in a new trial conducted before the same judge

c. it will automatically result in a new trial, although it may be conducted before a different judge

d. it will allow another trial of the defendant to be held, which the state might or might not choose to actually prosecute.

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