A judge will declare a mistrial if:
A) the jury reaches a verdict too quickly
B) the jury reaches a verdict after more than 3 days
C) the jury cannot reach a verdict
D) the jury pretends to reach a verdict
E) none of the other choices are correct

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A mistrial is declared when the jury cannot reach a verdict. It may also be declared in other circumstances, such as a procedural error or misconduct. However, options A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the criteria for declaring a mistrial. Option E is also incorrect as there is at least one correct choice (option C).

A Judge Will Declare a Mistrial If