On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:13:47 -0700, Darren New wrote:

> Jim Henderson wrote:
>> does happen), if the judge doesn't feel that the jury's vote was
>> appropriate (in either direction), the judge can set aside the verdict.
> 
> I'm pretty sure the judge doesn't get to set aside an innocent verdict,
> in the US.

I'm not so sure about that - but if it was possible, it is extremely 
rare.  The judge *could* declare a mistrial, but maybe not after the case 
goes to the jury.  Come to think of it, though, I think you're right - 
double jeopardy might enter if he did that.

Jim

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