The verdict is in for a Gainesville man facing life in prison for the death of his roommate.  This week Leo Dorbad was standing trial, facing first degree murder charges.

But  it may be a while before dorbad knows his fate.

After more than seven hours of deliberation, the jury finally came to a decision.

Slightly after midnight last night, they decided they couldn't decide.

It is a hung jury.

Dorbad took the stand yesterday and told jury members that he did shoot 28-year-old Dawn Luciano, but it was an accident.

Prosecutors say it was no accident,  and dorbad intentionally killed her.

Defense lawyers say there's no hard evidence, to prove anyting.

The 12 jury members couldn't agree.

The State Attorneys Office says a hung jury is common in homocide cases.

"Homocide cases that take trial are extremely difficult under any circumstances, so they understand that this is always a possibility."

Mann says now they basically do it all over again.

He says in about two weeks they'll start preparing for a re-trial in early may.

Thalia Hayden, WCJB TV-20 News.