If a woman is tried for embezzlement and the jury informs the judge after 3 days that they are deadlocked and cannot reach a verdict can th...

Question

If a woman is tried for embezzlement and the jury informs the judge after 3 days that they are deadlocked and cannot reach a verdict; can the judge declare a mistrial and schedule a new trial? Or is this in violation of double-jeopardy?

Answer

It is not double jeopardy.