[usconservative]

A mistrial order is a legal decision by the judge that can be more easily overturned by a quarter of appeals.

And you had the nerve to chide me the other day for not being a lawyer?

[kiryandil]

And you had the nerve to chide me the other day for not being a lawyer?

No one can predict the whims of otter correct.  

[Bruce Campbells Chin]

Yes, well, spell check screwed me.

But the point stands. A mistrial is a decision that is reviewed de novo by a court of appeals, which makes it easier to overturn. You cannot overturn a jury verdict of not guilty because that would violate double jeopardy. So, a not guilty verdict is always preferable to a mistrial -- even one granted with prejudice.