Nevada Revised Statutes 175.541 – Discharge of defendant after acquittal
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If judgment of acquittal be given on a verdict, and the defendant be not detained for any other legal cause, the defendant must be discharged as soon as the verdict is given.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 175.541
- Acquittal:
- Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
- A verdict of "not guilty."
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.