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**tobia** · 12-05-2009, 08:58 PM

From what I understand, a mistrial -- which usually pertains only to improper acts / judicial orders within the court room or jury room -- would have to be declared during the course of the trial. Since the trial is now over it would seem that's not an option.

However, as stated in the NY Times article:

In Italy, it is common for sentences to be reduced in two potential rounds of appeals.

12-05-2009, 08:58 PM	#17
tobia Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 524 Senior Member	From what I understand, a mistrial -- which usually pertains only to improper acts / judicial orders within the court room or jury room -- would have to be declared during the course of the trial. Since the trial is now over it would seem that's not an option. However, as stated in the NY Times article: In Italy, it is common for sentences to be reduced in two potential rounds of appeals.
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