jury verdict
[ˈdʒʊri ˈvɜːrdɪkt]
nounpl: jury verdicts
veredicto do júri
1. The formal decision or judgment reached by a jury in a court of law after hearing evidence and deliberating on a case
The jury verdict of guilty was announced after three days of deliberation.
O veredicto do júri de culpado foi anunciado após três dias de deliberação.
2. The official pronouncement of a jury's decision regarding the innocence or guilt of a defendant
The jury verdict was delivered by the foreperson in the presence of all parties.
O veredicto do júri foi entregue pelo presidente do júri na presença de todas as partes.
Jury verdicts are a fundamental part of the American legal system, particularly in criminal trials, representing the collective judgment of citizens. In Brazil, juries (júris) are used primarily in criminal cases and their verdicts carry significant weight in the justice system. The jury trial system reflects different legal traditions between the US (common law) and Brazil (civil law with jury elements).
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