retrial
Noun: A retrial is a new trial of a legal case that has already been tried once. It occurs when a higher court decides that the first trial was not conducted properly or fairly, often due to significant errors in procedure or the presentation of evidence. The same issues are examined again in court.
A retrial is ordered by an appellate court when it finds that the original trial was flawed in a way that could have affected the outcome. It is a legal remedy to correct a miscarriage of justice. - The judge ordered a retrial after new evidence proved the witness had lied. - The defendant's conviction was overturned, and a retrial was granted due to misconduct by the prosecutor.
- The appeal was successful, and the case was sent back to the lower court for a retrial.
- After the jury failed to reach a verdict, the prosecution requested a retrial.
- The possibility of a retrial gave the family hope for a different outcome.
- To be granted/ordered a retrial: This is the formal legal phrasing used when a court makes the decision for a new trial.
- The defendant was granted a retrial on the grounds of ineffective assistance of counsel.
- To face a retrial: Describes the situation of a defendant who must go through the trial process again.
- He will face a retrial on the murder charge next year.
- Retry (verb): To try a case in court again.
- The court agreed to retry the case with a new jury.
- Mistrial (noun): A trial that is terminated and declared invalid before a verdict is reached, often leading to a retrial.
- The judge declared a mistrial, leading to a costly retrial.
- New trial: The formal legal term synonymous with retrial.
- Rehearing: A new hearing of a case, often used in broader legal contexts but similar in concept.
The term retrial is specific to the legal system. It does not refer to simply repeating any test or experiment. Its core meaning is always tied to a judicial process being conducted a second time to ensure fairness.
- a new trial in which issues already litigated and to which the court has already rendered a verdict or decision are reexamined by the same court; occurs when the initial trial is found to have been improper or unfair due to procedural errors