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re: Could Judge Ito have ordered a directed verdict, or set aside the jury's decision?
Posted on 4/11/24 at 8:01 pm to Porpus
Posted on 4/11/24 at 8:01 pm to Porpus
Judge can throw out a conviction or throw out a case before it goes to a jury.
The pesky Constitution requires a jury to convict (although a defendant can waive a jury trial and request a bench trial if the jury pool is tainted or biased).
The pesky Constitution requires a jury to convict (although a defendant can waive a jury trial and request a bench trial if the jury pool is tainted or biased).
Posted on 4/11/24 at 8:05 pm to Bestbank Tiger
quote:I guess that makes sense, thanks. I knew the state couldn't appeal an acquittal, and this is similar, I reckon.
The pesky Constitution requires a jury to convict (although a defendant can waive a jury trial and request a bench trial if the jury pool is tainted or biased).
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