annulled trial
[/əˈnʌld ˈtraɪəl/]
nounpl: annulled trials
julgamento anulado
1. A legal proceeding that has been declared null and void, invalidated, or cancelled by a court of law, typically due to procedural errors, legal irregularities, or violations of due process
The defendant's conviction was overturned when the appeals court ordered an annulled trial due to prosecutorial misconduct.
A condenação do réu foi revertida quando o tribunal de apelação ordenou um julgamento anulado devido a má conduta do promotor.
2. A trial whose verdict or judgment is cancelled and rendered without legal effect
After discovering critical evidence was withheld, the judge declared an annulled trial and scheduled a new hearing.
Após descobrir que provas críticas foram ocultadas, o juiz declarou um julgamento anulado e marcou uma nova audiência.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, an annulled trial is a significant judicial action that protects defendants' constitutional rights. In Brazil, this concept is fundamental to the justice system's appeals process, where the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) and Supreme Federal Court (STF) frequently annul trials based on violations of legal procedures. This mechanism ensures fairness and adherence to constitutional protections, reflecting the importance of due process in democratic legal systems.
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