wrongful verdict
[RONG-fuhl VER-dikt]
nounpl: wrongful verdicts
sentença injusta
1. A judicial decision or judgment that is unjust, erroneous, or based on incorrect application of law or facts
The defendant appealed the wrongful verdict after new evidence was discovered.
O réu apelou da sentença injusta após novas provas serem descobertas.
2. A court ruling that violates justice or legal procedure, often grounds for appeal or reversal
A wrongful verdict can result in wrongful conviction and lead to civil litigation.
Uma sentença injusta pode resultar em condenação injusta e levar a litígios civis.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, wrongful verdicts are significant issues that drive appeals processes and civil rights litigation. In Brazil, such cases often lead to discussions about judicial reform and the need for stronger appellate oversight. In the USA, wrongful verdicts have sparked movements for criminal justice reform and the exoneration of wrongly convicted individuals.
NYC Slang
bad call, raw deal in court
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