EXAMPLE 10 A Criminal Trial

After the evidence is presented and the summations are complete, the jury deliberates and each juror votes “guilty” or “not guilty.” We will regard these as two separate motions. Thus there is a “guilty” motion and a “not guilty” motion for each count that is before the jury. The jury must reach a unanimous verdict—there is only one winning coalition, the entire jury, and every juror is a critical voter. if neither “guilty” nor “not guilty” is approved in this system, a mistrial is declared, and the prosecution may demand a new trial.