It is true that in the United States once a verdict has been handed down then the defendant in that case cannot be charged and tried again for that same crime. This is known as double jeopardy in American law. Other countries have no such laws against double jeopardy.
The verdict is 'Guilty.' The finder of fact (usually a jury) has to feel that the evidence proves guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
"Judgment for Defendant" means that the defendant wins the case. In a criminal case, a judgment for defendant would be a "not guilty" verdict (usually). In a civil case, it would usually mean that the defendant does not have to pay money to the person who sued him or her (known as the "plaintiff").
The word 'verdict' refers to the judgment rendered by the court.
This concept is known as double jeopardy, which protects individuals from being tried for the same offense after they have been acquitted or convicted. It is a principle enshrined in the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution and ensures that a defendant cannot be subjected to multiple trials for the same crime.
yes that is called double jeopardy. The same clause is very specific though. for instance if i kill somone named doug and get away with it i cannot go and kill bob and not be tried using the reason that i was once previously on trial for a charge of murder.
That court examined the evidence, concluded that it was insufficient to support the verdict, and on that basis reversed the judgment given to the plaintiff on the verdict, and directed that judgment be entered for the defendant.
It means exactly what it sounds like. The END of the case. It is the FINAL disposition of the case. A decision or verdict has been rendered, and judgment meted out.
It means exactly what it sounds like. The END of the case. It is the FINAL disposition of the case. A decision or verdict has been rendered, and judgment meted out.
A court can enter a judgment notwithstanding the verdict when the weight of the evidence does not support the jury's verdict.
"Plea Bargain" is a phrase that is applicable only to criminal proceedings. In civil court, when the plaintiff and the defendant have come to a mutual agreement before the verdict is rendered, they are said to have "settled."
Acquittal is a legal term that means a defendant has been found not guilty of the charges brought against them in a court of law. It is a formal declaration of innocence.
In plain English it means that the final verdict or judgment has been rendered.