Acquittal - Law Dictionary Search Results
liability
from criminal laws ;also : the state of being subject to civil sanctions (as restitution or damages) [the acquittal does not relieve the corporation of civil liability for its fraud] see also tort NOTE: Civil liability is
conviction
final judgment entered after a finding of guilt [a prior of murder] [would not overturn the ] compare acquittal NOTE: Jurisdictions differ as to what constitutes conviction for various statutes (as habitual offender statutes). Conviction is rarely
double jeopardy
be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb.” The double jeopardy clause bars second prosecutions after either acquittal or conviction, and prohibits multiple punishments for the same offense.
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Assize, or assise
In the practice of the criminal courts of Scotland, the fifteen men who decide on the conviction or acquittal of an accused person are called the assize, though in popular language, and even in statutes, they are
jeopardy
U.S. Constitution forbids double jeopardy for the same offense, and this applies whether the first trial ends in acquittal, conviction, or a mistrial. If a mistrial occurs due to a manifest necessity or if a defendant appeals
mistake
NOTE: In both contract and criminal law a mistake of law is a weaker ground for relief or acquittal than a mistake of fact. mutual mistake : a mistake common to both parties to a contract who
variance
or complaint) and proof offered at trial that warrants an appropriate remedy (as a directed verdict or an acquittal) when prejudicial to the substantial rights of the defendant 2 : an authorization to do something contrary to
Absolution
Absolution, a dispensation; a remission of sins; an acquittal by sentence of law.
Absolvitor
Absolvitor (Scots Law), an acquittal: a decree in favour of the defender in any action.
Alter the finding
finding' has only one meaning, and that is alter the finding of conviction and not the finding of acquittal, State of Andhra Pradesh v. Thadi Narayana, AIR 1962 SC 240 (244): (1962) 2 SCR 904. [Criminal Procedure
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Acquittal - Law Dictionary Search Results
liability
from criminal laws ;also : the state of being subject to civil sanctions (as restitution or damages) [the acquittal does not relieve the corporation of civil liability for its fraud] see also tort NOTE: Civil liability is
conviction
final judgment entered after a finding of guilt [a prior of murder] [would not overturn the ] compare acquittal NOTE: Jurisdictions differ as to what constitutes conviction for various statutes (as habitual offender statutes). Conviction is rarely
double jeopardy
be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb.” The double jeopardy clause bars second prosecutions after either acquittal or conviction, and prohibits multiple punishments for the same offense.
Keep your definitions linked to case research
Assize, or assise
In the practice of the criminal courts of Scotland, the fifteen men who decide on the conviction or acquittal of an accused person are called the assize, though in popular language, and even in statutes, they are
jeopardy
U.S. Constitution forbids double jeopardy for the same offense, and this applies whether the first trial ends in acquittal, conviction, or a mistrial. If a mistrial occurs due to a manifest necessity or if a defendant appeals
mistake
NOTE: In both contract and criminal law a mistake of law is a weaker ground for relief or acquittal than a mistake of fact. mutual mistake : a mistake common to both parties to a contract who
variance
or complaint) and proof offered at trial that warrants an appropriate remedy (as a directed verdict or an acquittal) when prejudicial to the substantial rights of the defendant 2 : an authorization to do something contrary to
Absolution
Absolution, a dispensation; a remission of sins; an acquittal by sentence of law.
Absolvitor
Absolvitor (Scots Law), an acquittal: a decree in favour of the defender in any action.
Alter the finding
finding' has only one meaning, and that is alter the finding of conviction and not the finding of acquittal, State of Andhra Pradesh v. Thadi Narayana, AIR 1962 SC 240 (244): (1962) 2 SCR 904. [Criminal Procedure
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