jury verdict
Courtroom group's conclusion
A jury verdict is the formal decision reached by a jury in a trial, determining guilt or liability based on the evidence presented.
The jury delivers its verdict after deliberation, and in criminal cases it must typically be unanimous: The jury verdict came back guilty on all counts.
Distinguished from a judge's ruling or directed verdict.
- voir direPretrial juror examination
- deliberationCareful weighing of choices
- convictionFirmly held belief
- reasoningDrawing logical conclusions
- consensusGeneral group agreement
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