Petitioner contends that his retrial is barred upon principles of double jeopardy because County Court abused its discretion in granting the prosecution's motion for a mistrial in the absence of "manifest necessity" therefor.
Petitioner's jury trial commenced on September 17, 1997 and continued through September 18, 1997 with jury selection, opening statements and the testimony of one witness...
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