Not necessarily. Usually it just means that there's a lot of evidence to consider or that the lawyers have raised so many arguments, theories, and points of law that he needs more time to sort it out.
The Judge determines the punishment once the verdict has been read and the defendant found guilty.
In plain English it means that the final verdict or judgment has been rendered.
Judge Alex ruled in Darlene Causey's favor.
Directed verdict. This occurs when at the end of a party's case, the judge determines that there is no evidence to support the party's claim or that the evidence presented does not meet the applicacble burden of proof, the judge may direct the jury to render a verdict for the other party.
(in the US) That cannot, and does not, occur in criminal cases.
Normally by order of the court either by a finding by the judge or a verdict by a jury.
Felonies in general are almost next to impossible to get expunged if you receive a guilty verdict. This would be the same case with a felony DUI.
A request to the court by the defense (or plaintiff) for a second chance to argue their case before the judge or a jury. It must be submitted BEFORE the judge (or jury) has rendered their verdict in the case.
It is referred to as his "charge to the jury."
The verdict is 'Guilty.' The finder of fact (usually a jury) has to feel that the evidence proves guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
A decision of a judge or court is usually called a ruling. In the case of a criminal trial the outcome of the trial is called a verdict.
It is a felony not to leave the documents on the table in any sort of case.