The question presented in this appeal is whether a mistrial resulting from the recusal of the trial judge during a bench trial bars retrial under the double jeopardy provisions of the state and federal Constitutions. The issue turns on whether the record reflects a "manifest necessity" for terminating the trial. We conclude that it does not.
BACKGROUND
Regina A. Jackson was charged in the county...
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