Juror Misconduct

Merit Decision: Juror Misconduct, Mistrials and Double Jeopardy. State v Gunnell.

By Marianna Bettman on July 23, 2012

On July 19, 2012, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in State v. Gunnell, 2012-Ohio-3236. The issue in this state’s appeal is whether a mistrial was properly granted. If not, double jeopardy barred retrial.

The Background Facts

This is a very messy case. Toneisha Gunnell and three other women drove…

What’s On Their Minds: What Standard Should Be used to Grant a Mistrial for Juror Misconduct? State v. Gunnell

By Marianna Bettman on October 24, 2011

On July 19, 2012, the Supreme Court issued a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis of the decision here.

On October 19 the Supreme Court of Ohio heard oral argument in State v. Gunnell, 2010-1636. The case involves the granting of a mistrial in a murder case because a juror did independent…

Oral Argument Preview: What Standard Should Be Used to Grant a Mistrial for Juror Misconduct? State v. Gunnell.

By Marianna Bettman on October 10, 2011

On July 19, 2012, the Supreme Court issued a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis of the decision here.

On October 19, 2011, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral arguments in State v. Gunnell, 2010-1636. The issue in the case is the proper standard in declaring a mistrial for…