Ted Sampsell-Jones, professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law in Minnesota
THE ANSWER
The jury will determine if Chauvin is guilty or not guilty of three separate charges and will decide each one individually.
It’s possible the jury could find Chauvin guilty of all charges, guilty of some and not guilty of others or could acquit him of all charges. If the jury acquits him of all charges, Chauvin could be charged in federal court.
The jury could end up unable to reach a verdict on any charge, which would lead to a mistrial and would give the prosecution the opportunity to re-try the case before a new jury. It’s also possible, although unlikely, the jury reaches a partial verdict where they agree on some charges but not all.
Guilty, acquittal, mistrials all possible from Chauvin trial
king5.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from king5.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Guilty, acquittal, mistrials all possible from Chauvin trial
newswest9.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from newswest9.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.