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A hung jury is when the jury members can't agree so the judge dismisses them.

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What word means a dedcision of jury?

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An unanimous verdict is when all members of a jury or group reach an agreement on a decision or outcome. It means that everyone involved is in complete accord and there are no dissenting opinions. It is often required in legal proceedings for a verdict to be reached.


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What is the role of jury?

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What is the decision of a jury in a court of law called?

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Jury can not reach a verdict?

This is called a hung jury.


Would you please use the word 'verdict' in a sentence?

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Can a judge overturn a verdict of not guilty in Arizona?

A jury verdict of 'guilty' signifies that it is probably a criminal trial. A judge cannot overturn a jury verdict in a criminal trial.


What pronouncement does the head jury make after a trial?

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