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A verdict is the decision by the trier of fact (a jury in a jury trial or the judge in a bench trial) on the question of guilt or innocence. A sentence is statement of the punishment meted out for being guilty of a crime.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoIn the context of criminal law, an indictment is a charging document usually used for charging a felony. Stated otherwise, is it the formal accusation lodged against the accused. It is founded upon "probably cause" to believe that the accused committed the crime charged.
A verdict is the formal finding of guilt or innocence by a jury after trial.
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∙ 13y agoWhen you are referring to things in the same context, none really. A VERDICT is the name given to a jury's DECISION or their findings based on the facts presented in the case they heard.
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What is the decision of a jury in a court of law called?
The decision of the jury is called a verdict. The decision of a judge is called her ruling or holding.
What is the difference between a mis trial and an appeal how do you file for one?
you can only claim a mis-trial if no verdict was rendered. an appeal is when you do not agree with the decision that was rendered in court.
What is called the decision of a judge or court?
Verdict (typically refers to a jury decision) or judgment(final decision of the court).
What is another word for verdict called?
decision
What word means a decision at an end of a trial?
I assume you mean the verdict (as opposed to the sentence).
What you call the decision of the judge or court?
A ruling, verdict, judgement or (simply) decision.
Is a decision reached at the end of a trial?
first the judge will tell your charge the verdict will decide and finally is the conviction
What is a decision of a judge or court called?
Depending on the context, it is usually a verdict, a ruling, or a holding.
What are synonyms of resolution?
resolve, perseverance, fortitude, verdict, decision
What is the name of the process that the jury uses to make its decision?
verdict
What word means a decision reached at the end of a trial?
Verdict.
What does decision of the court mean?
.... is called a VERDICT (verdicts are rendered by a jury); court decisions are typically called judgements.
