Acquittal
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acquittal-265-420166
title:
Acquittal
text:
In common law jurisdictions, an acquittal means that the prosecution has failed to prove that the accused is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of the charge presented. It certifies that the accused is free from the charge of an offense, as far as criminal law is concerned. The finality of an acquittal is dependent on the jurisdiction. In some countries, such as the United States, an acquittal prohibits the retrial of the accused for the same offense, even if new evidence surfaces that further imp
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The legal result of a verdict of not guilty
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acquittal
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2024-04-10T20:20:10Z
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