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Q: What are two possible verdicts in a trial?
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What are the two possible verdicts in a trial?

"guilty" or "not guilty".


Who gave verdicts on law cases?

Trial Juries


What is the verdict for risk of injury to a minor?

There are only TWO possible verdicts in any criminal action. Guilty or Not Guilty.


What do trial juries hand out?

Trial juries hand down verdicts. When the judge hands down the verdict it is called a judgment or a holding.


What are the different verdicts that a jury can decide?

The jury can give two verdicts, guilty, or not guilty in a criminal trial. They are typically given a set of charges that they have to give a verdict on. Some allow them to convict on a lessor included charge. Meaning if someone is charged with first degree murder, they could convict of second degree murder. If the jury cannot decide on a verdict, it can be ruled a hung jury. At that point the trial can start all over again with a new jury. In a civil trial, the jury determine if they are liable or not liable.


What is the legal term when someone is released after being found innocent?

If your charges were DISMISSED before you went to trial, then your charges were simply dismissed. However if you went to trial, there is no such finding as "innocent," the only verdicts are 'guilty' and 'not guilty.'


Can a verdict be overturned because the judge didn't grant the defense a continuance?

It is theoretically possible. It is hard to imagine, given the amount of evidence in the case, that the defense did have time to truly properly prepare for trial. However, if the verdicts were overturned for that reason, it does not mean he would walk, it would just mean he would get a new trial after the defense did have time to properly prepare.


What are the main differences between the Scottish and English legal systems?

The main difference in civil law is to do with property ownership. In criminal law, there are only two verdicts in a trial in England, Guilty or not guilty. In Scotland you could also be found 'Not Proven'


Who decides verdicts in impeachment trials?

The full Senate votes to determine the verdict in an impeachment trial. Two-thirds of the Senators must find an official guilty in order to remove him (or her) from office.


What are the ratings and certificates for The Wright Verdicts - 1995?

The Wright Verdicts - 1995 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:M


What are the names of jury verdicts besides guilty or not guilty?

That's it! There are no other verdicts. Guilty or Not Guilty is the only choice.


What are the release dates for The Wright Verdicts - 1995?

The Wright Verdicts - 1995 was released on: USA: 31 March 1995