A mistrial is preferred because of the possibility that the jurors would be afraid NOT to convict. There are already vague threats to the jury and people taking their picture.
It also prevents the prosecution from appealing a dismissal, and getting a do-over with a new leftist judge.
“A mistrial is preferred because of the possibility that the jurors would be afraid NOT to convict. There are already vague threats to the jury and people taking their picture.”
To clarify you would want a mistrial WITH PREDJUDICE. A regular mistrial would allow the prosecution to correct all the mistakes they have made in this trial.