The possible outcomes of a criminal trial can range from an acquittal, when the defendant
is found not guilty and all charges are dismissed, to a conviction, where the defendant
is found guilty of one or more of the charges. Another potential outcome is a mistrial
if there is a hung jury, which could happen if there is not enough evidence for
a
conviction or when the judge finds that there has been a violation of legal procedure
that affects the fairness of the trial. In some cases, it may be possible for prosecutors
to drop the charges or offer plea bargains.