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It can't be acquited before trial (unless the questioner has used the wrong wording). Acquit means to find a defendant in a criminal case not guilty. The decision to exonerate the defendant may be made either by a jury or a judge after trial. It can only be dismissed before trial. A judge can decide that the facts of the case are insufficient to sustain the charge or that the facts presented by the prosecution are either faulty or are insufficient to proceed. A judge can dismiss a case in two ways - WITH prejudice - meaning the offense cannot be re-filed against the defendant, and - WITHOUT prejudice which means that the charge CAN be re-filed after it is amended.
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Typically, an acquittal occurs after a trial. However, in some cases, a defendant may file a motion for acquittal before the trial takes place. This motion is usually made by the defense and argues that the prosecution does not have sufficient evidence to proceed with the trial. If the court grants the motion, the case may be dismissed, resulting in an acquittal before trial.
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How can you use acquittal in a sentence?
The trial ended in an acquittal for the defendant.
What is Order Of Acquittal?
An order of acquittal is the formal finding of a "not guilty" verdict in a criminal trial.
What is the difference between an acquittal and a hung jury?
An acquittal is when the judge (in a bench trial) or the jury (in a jury trial) finds the defendant not guilty. The defendant has to go through the whole trial before he is acquitted. A dismissal is when the judge throws out the case before going to trial for a specific reason (lack of evidence for example.) The dismissal happens before there is even a trial. Good question, hope this answer helps.
Is it possible to have a fair trial in the media?
No, it's not. A trial in a court is preferable because there are rules for procedure and evidence, conviction or acquittal. In a trial in the media, there are no rules (especially if you use "sources say").
Which stage of the criminal justice process examines issues of fact and law for the purpose of reaching a judgment of conviction or acquittal of the defendant?
It would be at a formal trial
Which stage of the criminal justice process examine issues of fact and law for the purpose of reaching a judgment of conviction or acquittal of the defendant?
TRIAL
How many jury can make you not guilty?
Unless there is a mistrial or a new trial is ordered after a conviction is appealed, there is only one trial per defendant per set of charges. An acquittal (finding of "not guilty") cannot be appealed. This is the same whether the trial is heard by a judge (a bench trial) or a jury.
What happen on the day of Rosa parks trial?
She really didn't have a trial. After she was taken off the bus and to jail she went before a judge and was fined 5.00.
Does a wrongful death civil trial happen before during or after the criminal trial?
In the United States, the criminal trial comes first, then comes the civil trial. (In some states, such as North Carolina, civil penalties can be accessed at the criminal trial.)
What part of speech is acquittal?
"Acquittal" is a noun. Ex: O.J. Simpson's acquittal shocked many people.
How do you spell acquittal?
That is the correct spelling of "acquittal" (a finding of not guilty).
When did JBTZ trial happen?
JBTZ trial happened in 1988.
