nullified trial
[ˈnʌl.ɪ.faɪd ˈtraɪ.əl]
noun phrasepl: nullified trials
julgamento anulado
1. A legal proceeding that has been declared void, invalid, or of no legal effect by a court of competent jurisdiction
The nullified trial meant that the defendant had to be retried from the beginning.
O julgamento anulado significou que o réu teve de ser julgado novamente do início.
2. A trial whose verdict or judgment has been overturned due to procedural errors, judicial misconduct, or other legal grounds
The appellate court determined the nullified trial was unfair due to biased jury selection.
O tribunal de apelação determinou que o julgamento anulado era injusto devido à seleção tendenciosa do júri.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, a nullified trial represents a significant procedural safeguard ensuring the right to a fair trial. In Brazil, this concept is governed by the Criminal Procedure Code (Código de Processo Penal), while in the USA it falls under constitutional protections and the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. The ability to nullify a trial is considered essential to maintaining judicial integrity and protecting defendants' rights.
Related Idioms & Phrases
grounds for nullification
mistrial declared
trial set aside on appeal
voided on procedural grounds
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