The birth records in this databases come from several different sources: State Health Departments: Some states provide access to birth and other vital records for certain years. The year range available depends on the extent and quality of their record keeping, as well as the laws of the individual state or county.
The judgeâs power allows for dismissal of the case, acquittal, or declaration of a mistrial, and depending upon legal technicalities, the judgeâs decision for acquittal may be interpreted as a dismissal or a mistrial.
A person can usually be retried for murder if a mistrial was declared during the trial. If the defendant was convicted and wins his appeal, he can be re-tried. If the defendant was acquitted, he cannot be re-tried under the Double Jeopardy clause of the Constitution. Answer Applies to: Colorado. Replied: 7/19/2011.