08/28/2026
⚖️ ACQUITTAL vs. MISTRIAL: What’s the difference?
They may both end a trial, but they have very different legal consequences.
An acquittal means the defendant has been found not guilty and generally cannot be tried again for the same offense.
A mistrial means the trial ended without a verdict, and in many circumstances, the State may try the case again.
Knowing the difference matters. Knowing your rights matters even more.