re: Ronald Gasser can't be retried on murder charge in Joe McKnight killing, judge rules

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It’s the correct holding of the statute.

Can’t believe he didn’t get sacked in the first trial.

Jury of your peers?

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This really isn't a statutory issue. It's a Constitutional issue. The Constitutional protection against Double Jeopardy isn't spelled out. Some believe that a hung jury should invoke Double Jeopardy but there are ruling that say it isn't. It's strictly a judge's interpretation. In this case, it sounds reasonable although reasonable people can disagree. I'm not sure if the DA can take an interlocutory appeal on this, i.e., appeal it before the trial.

As far as "get sacked," if Gasser had done this in Orleans Parish, he would most likely be buried underneath the jail. Hell, they might have gone for the death penalty and WON.

But, in Jefferson Parish he has a fighting chance. This will most likely be a majority white jury. If I were his defense attorney, I would definitely look to get as many white men on the jury -- especially LSU fans!!!