Retrial
noun
A second trial in court, usually ordered because the first trial was not fair or proper.
The judge decided there wasn't enough evidence to proceed, so the case will have to go through a retrial.
Often appears as...
- go through a retrial
- demand a retrial
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A second trial in court, usually ordered because the first trial was not fair or proper.
The judge decided there wasn't enough evidence to proceed, so the case will have to go through a retrial.
Often appears as...
- go through a retrial
- demand a retrial
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Use 'retrial' when discussing legal matters or when a court case is repeated.
The defense team is pushing for a retrial to ensure a fair process.
Pro Tip 2/3Not an Appeal
'Retrial' differs from an 'appeal' as it involves completely redoing the trial, not just reviewing it.
After the appeal failed, the defendant sought a retrial instead.
Pro Tip 3/3Serious Tone
'Retrial' is a formal term and carries a serious tone. It's not used jokingly or lightly.
The prosecutor took a deep breath before announcing the retrial.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Use 'retrial' when discussing legal matters or when a court case is repeated.
The defense team is pushing for a retrial to ensure a fair process.
Pro Tip 2/3Not an Appeal
'Retrial' differs from an 'appeal' as it involves completely redoing the trial, not just reviewing it.
After the appeal failed, the defendant sought a retrial instead.
Pro Tip 3/3Serious Tone
'Retrial' is a formal term and carries a serious tone. It's not used jokingly or lightly.
The prosecutor took a deep breath before announcing the retrial.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Use 'retrial' when discussing legal matters or when a court case is repeated.
The defense team is pushing for a retrial to ensure a fair process.
Pro Tip 2/3Not an Appeal
'Retrial' differs from an 'appeal' as it involves completely redoing the trial, not just reviewing it.
After the appeal failed, the defendant sought a retrial instead.
Pro Tip 3/3Serious Tone
'Retrial' is a formal term and carries a serious tone. It's not used jokingly or lightly.
The prosecutor took a deep breath before announcing the retrial.
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Video examples
Scott Fraser: The...
I testified to that to the court, and while the judge was very attentive, it had been a very, very long hearing for this petition for a retrial, and as a result, I noticed out of the corner of my eye
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Why eyewitnesses get it...
more days of evidence that was heard at the end of it he made the judgment that he was going to grant the petition for a retrial and furthermore he released mr. Carrillo so he could aid in the
Video examples
Scott Fraser: The...
I testified to that to the court, and while the judge was very attentive, it had been a very, very long hearing for this petition for a retrial, and as a result, I noticed out of the corner of my eye
Video examples
Why eyewitnesses get it...
more days of evidence that was heard at the end of it he made the judgment that he was going to grant the petition for a retrial and furthermore he released mr. Carrillo so he could aid in the
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Ronen Bergman
Israeli Journalist
Under international law, defendants convicted in absentia have the right to a retrial, unless the prosecutors for the authorities who do finally capture them can show that the defendants knew they were under indictment.
Quote examples
Ronen Bergman
Israeli Journalist
Under international law, defendants convicted in absentia have the right to a retrial, unless the prosecutors for the authorities who do finally capture them can show that the defendants knew they were under indictment.
Example 1 of 1
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