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What is a nine letter word meaning declare not guilty?
How about "exonerate".
The jury is instructed by the judge to declare the defendant not guilty if there is any what?
REASONABLE doubt.
Who declare a person guilty without a trial?
(in the US) There is no such law.
What is the definition for acquitted?
To relieve from a charge of fault or crime; declare not guilty: They acquitted him of the crime. The jury acquitted her, but I still think she's guilty.
How many people in a petit jury must declare the defendant guilty for a conviction in Vermont?
7
Where did the old saying lady luck come from?
it was happened when woman got the right to sit on jurys. there was a trial for murder and everyone on the jury wanted him to be guilty. the woman put the X in the wrong spot and the judge declare him not guilty.
What does it mean when you are not guilty in a criminal case?
If you are declared to be not guilty by a court, then you are acquitted and go free (the court has found you innocent of the charges brought against you).If you declare yourself to be not guilty, then you are denying the accusations made against you. A court will then hold a trial to determine the truthfulness of your claim.
How many jury members must declare the defendant guilty for a conviction?
It can vary according to the statutes of the various states. A 'petit jury' is the name for ANY jury other than a "Grand Jury" It usually depends upon the seriousness of the charges being tried.
What is a not guilty adjudication do i have to declare in the tier two visa application to UK?
You have to answer fully and truthfully ALL the questions you are asked to provide answers for. You must not hide anything or write anything that is not true.
What does exculpate mean?
"Exculpate" means to show or prove that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing or to clear someone from blame or responsibility.
What does conviction's means?
The legal definition of convicted is one whom a court has officially determined is guilty of a criminal offense. That determination is made at the conclusion of a criminal prosecution or after the entry of a plea of guilty.
In New York how many people must declare the defendant guilty for a conviction?
It depends on the crime that is being tried. On misdemeanor offenses it can be only a majority of the jurors. In capital offenses if must be unanimous. ,
