What happens if a jury is deadlocked in a criminal trial?

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — There are a few scenarios when a jury gets the case in a criminal trial in Michigan.

After combing through evidence, witness testimony and considering arguments from the prosecution and defense, the jurors could find the defendant guilty or not guilty.

If the defendant is facing multiple charges, the jury can find the defendant guilty of some charges and acquit the defendant of others…

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