What is ALTERNATE VERDICT?

A jury decision if evidence is lacking to charge guilty. A lesser offense is usually used to punish teh defendant.

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Related Legal Terms
SPECIAL VERDICT, GENERAL VERDICT, VERDICT, VERDICT NOT GUILTY, VERDICT GUILTY, VERDICT PARTIAL, VERDICT OF NO CAUSE OF ACTION, FALSE VERDICT, VERDICT OF GUILTY BUT INSANE, ALTERNATE BID


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