[DCBryan1]

Defense will make a motion to dismiss charges since state has not made its case.

I hope not! George Zimmerman needs to be acquitted. A mistrial means a 2nd trial and a free try for the state.

[eastforker]

Charges dismissed is not the same as mistrial.

[calex59]

Defense will make a motion to dismiss charges since state has not made its case.

I hope not! George Zimmerman needs to be acquitted. A mistrial means a 2nd trial and a free try for the state.

The defense would not make a motion to dismiss, but a motion for a directed verdict, that would be a not guilty verdict and would stop double jeopardy. However, would not prevent a civil which, BTW, I think is double jeopardy.