To acquit a defendant means that a jury found the defendant “Not Guilty”. After an acquittal, the defendant cannot be tried again for the same crime because of the prohibition against Double Jeopardy.
« Back to Glossary IndexTo acquit a defendant means that a jury found the defendant “Not Guilty”. After an acquittal, the defendant cannot be tried again for the same crime because of the prohibition against Double Jeopardy.
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