Word
retrial
Phoneticsre·tri·al
US/ɹiˈtɹaɪəɫ/
UK/ɹˈiːtɹaɪəl/
Definition
n. a second court trial for a case that has already been decided. This happens when a mistake is found in the first trial or if new evidence comes to light.
n. a subsequent trial of a case after a previous verdict has been overturned or set aside. Often occurs due to procedural errors, newly discovered evidence, or a successful appeal.
Examples
“The judge ordered a retrial after the jury reached a deadlocked verdict.”
“Following the discovery of new forensic evidence, the defense attorney requested a retrial to ensure a fair assessment of the facts.”
“The appellate court granted a retrial, citing that the original defense counsel had failed to present a critical piece of evidence that could have significantly altered the jury's perception of the defendant's intent.”
Examples
simple
“The judge ordered a retrial after the jury reached a deadlocked verdict.”
contextual
“Following the discovery of new forensic evidence, the defense attorney requested a retrial to ensure a fair assessment of the facts.”
complex
“The appellate court granted a retrial, citing that the original defense counsel had failed to present a critical piece of evidence that could have significantly altered the jury's perception of the defendant's intent.”
Real-World Examples
“A second jury found Weinstein guilty again at a retrial last year.” “After testifying in the retrial last year, Haley told the BBC she felt compelled to take the stand.” “Other cases the defence pointed to in which jury errors resulted in retrials all had evidence of actual contact, he noted.” Domain
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