Section 22-3423 – Mistrials

(1) The trial court may terminate the trial and order a mistrial at any time that he finds termination is necessary because: (a) It is physically impossible to proceed with the trial in conformity with law; or(b) There is a legal defect in the proceedings which would...

Section 22-3422 – Allocution

When the defendant appears for judgment, he must be informed by the court of the verdict of the jury, or the finding of the court and asked whether he has any legal cause to show why judgment should not be rendered. If none is shown the court shall pronounce judgment...

Section 22-3421 – Verdict, procedure

The verdict shall be written, signed by the presiding juror and read by the clerk to the jury, and the inquiry made whether it is the jury’s verdict. If any juror disagrees, the jury must be sent out again; but if no disagreement is expressed, and neither party...