A mistrial occurs when a trial is invalidated due to procedural errors, jury deadlock, or misconduct, requiring a new hearing. Courts use it to ensure fairness, benefiting defendants by preventing unjust verdicts and prosecutors by allowing retrial. It protects judicial integrity when a fair outcome is impossible.
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