Partial Verdict (Noun)
Meaning
(criminal law) a finding that the defendant is guilty of some charges but innocent of others.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The jury delivered a partial verdict, finding the defendant guilty of two counts of theft but not guilty of assault.
- The partial verdict was met with mixed reactions from the family of the victim, who felt that justice had not been fully served.
- After several hours of deliberation, the jury returned a partial verdict, convicting the defendant of manslaughter but acquitting him of murder.
- The defense team was pleased with the partial verdict, which found their client not guilty of the more serious charges.
- The judge accepted the partial verdict and scheduled a sentencing hearing for the defendant on the counts for which he was found guilty.