retrial
n. countablen. 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.
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.