Question

The jury in a NYS criminal prosecution must reach a unanimous verdict of guilty or not

guilty. If it cannot reach a unanimous decision whether guilty or not guilty, the jury is then commonly referred to as a ____________ jury, and the judge should declare a _____________

Answer 1

If jury cannot reach unanimous decision, the jury is referred to as a “hung” jury and the judge declares a “mistrial”.

A hung jury is also sometimes called a deadlocked jury. Either answer would be appropriate.Explanation:

Answer 2

If jury cannot reach unanimous decision, the jury is referred to as a “hung” jury and the judge declares a “mistrial”.
A hung jury is also sometimes called a deadlocked jury. Either answer would be appropriate.