[TiGuy22]

A 10 - 2 verdict is not without a reasonable doubt.

Why a new trial. There was a trial, there was a verdict, the jury was 10-2, law was wrong, throw out sentence and conviction...

[Cboldt]

The mistrial widget is one of several ways to get around the double jeopardy thingamabob.

[jonascord]

10-2 verdict, the defendant wins. He walks, and he either stays honest, or kills some else.

DemSoc states have no problem with giving criminals another chance to offend.