Tag: Jury Trial
What Does Acquit Mean?
If a judge or jury decides to acquit you of a crime, it means that they find you not guilty. This does not mean, however, that you are innocent.
READ MORENews: The D.C. Crime Bill, Jury Trials, Carjacking & Politics
The D.C. Crime Bill is all over national headlines after the U.S. Senate blocked it yesterday. Here’s what you need to know.
READ MOREWhat Happens If The Jury Can’t Reach A Verdict?
When the jury can’t reach a verdict, it is known as a “hung jury.” But a judge will make the jury deliberate more before ending the case.
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