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.
1 make a motion asking the trial judge to overturn the juryâs guilty verdict and enter a verdict of not guilty. 2  move for a new trialâthat is, ask the judge to set aside the juryâs verdict, declare a mistrial, and start over, or. 3  appeal or seek a writ, which means asking a higher court to reverse a conviction.