| − | A '''new trial''' refers to instances where a court [[trial]] occurred and for various reasons needs to reoccur. A [[hung jury]] is a common reason for retrial. A retrial for valid reasons does not constitute [[double jeopardy]]. | + | A '''new trial''' or '''retrial''' refers to instances where a court [[trial]] occurred and for various reasons needs to reoccur. A [[hung jury]] is a common reason for retrial. A retrial for valid reasons does not constitute [[double jeopardy]]. |