Smith declined to comment on whether his client could face a new trial on the charges on which the jury could not reach a verdict.

On Wednesday, the 12-person jury found Valle not guilty of murder and intentional manslaughter in McGrath’s death. When asked by Judge Shari A. Murphy, the foreperson agreed the jury was “hopelessly deadlocked” on a lesser included reckless manslaughter charge.

An attorney representing the slain teen’s family anticipates that state prosecutors will pursue lesser manslaughter and assault charges.