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Originally Posted by Dude111
I wonder if it will be dropped?
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Not a chance at all they dont retry the case or try to negotiate an agreement. Would take several mistrials for them to even consider. I cant think of even a single instance where that happened in an insanity case.
You have to understand that: whether she is guilty or not guilty (by reason of insanity/lacking criminal responsibility)- dropping it completely wouldnt conform to American justice standards.Prosecution wants to avoid that outcome more than they want to avoid an insanity verdict. If that was the only other option, it would be better for the prosecution to not contest or even assist in the defense's argument for insanity. At least that way she isnt just home free and under no supervision. While they will likely retry this again, a second mistrial could push the prosecution to push for a plea agreement. That would involve some dropped charges, but that is not the way the prosecution is currently heading- they have indicated that they are wanting a retrial if there is a hung jury. Not guilty by reason of insanity usually means forced confinement in a mental hospital for an extended period.