Stone v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “'It is a well-decided rule of this court that the granting of a mistrial is an extreme measure and should be taken only when it is manifestly necessary or when the ends of justice would otherwise be defeated. Hagood v. State , 588 So.2d 526 (Ala.Cr.App. 1991), cert. denied, Martin v. Alabama , [504] U.S. [911], 112 S.Ct. 1943 , 118 L.Ed.2d 548 (1992). Moreover, "the trial judge is allowed broad discretion in determining whether a mistrial should be declared because he is in the best position to observe the scenario, to determine its effect upon the jury, and to determine whether a mistrial should be granted.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Wilson v. State

2. “'It is a well-decided rule of this court that the granting of a mistrial is an extreme measure and should be taken only when it is manifestly necessary or when the ends of justice would otherwise be defeated. Hagood v. State , 588 So.2d 526 (Ala.Cr.App. 1991), cert. denied, Martin v. Alabama , [504] U.S. [911], 112 S.Ct. 1943 , 118 L.Ed.2d 548 (1992). Moreover,”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Wilson v. State

3. “Garrett v. State , 580 So.2d 58 (Ala.Cr.App. 1991).'”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Wilson v. State