Criminal Law Glossary
There are currently 3 names in this directory beginning with the letter M.
Mediation
A form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), which aims to assist two (or more) disputants in reaching an agreement. Whether an agreement results or not, and whatever the content of that agreement, if any, rather than accepting something imposed by a third party the parties themselves determine the outcome.
Mistrial
When a trial ends without a final judgment because there has been a fundamental problem with the process or the jury cannot reach a decision.