PARTIAL VERDICT
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Partial Verdict.
Partial Verdict - as a noun
(criminal law) a finding that the defendant is guilty of some charges but innocent of others
Example Sentences
"The jury reached a partial verdict on the charge of manslaughter."
"The judge declared a mistrial after a partial verdict was reached."
"The defense attorney requested a partial verdict on the lesser charge."
"The prosecutor argued against accepting a partial verdict."
"The court accepted the partial verdict but ordered further deliberations."
