This is an appeal from the order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County denying Appellant's motion to bar retrial on double jeopardy grounds. Herein, Appellant contends that the trial judge improperly declared a mistrial sua sponte without "manifest necessity," and, therefore, that the trial judge's actions constituted judicial misconduct preventing Appellant's retrial. We affirm.
...Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.