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compromise verdict

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Noun1.compromise verdict - a verdict resulting from improper compromises between jurors on material issues
finding of fact, verdict - (law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
quotient verdict - an improper and unacceptable kind of compromise verdict
law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"
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His lawyers contended that the trial court erred in refusing to conduct a full hearing to determine whether the jury had reached a compromise verdict.
LONGER DUI SENTENCE SOUGHT D.A. HOPES TO INCLUDE PRIOR CONVICTIONS by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
Castro appealed the judgment of conviction, contending that the trial court erred in refusing to conduct a full hearing to determine whether the jury had reached a compromise verdict and in denying his motion for a new trial based on juror misconduct.
DUI SENTENCE OVERTURNED 15 YEARS SOUGHT IN MANSLAUGHTER by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
After reviewing two related cases, Campbell agreed to give the jury the compromise verdict form when they begin deliberations, which could start next week.
DALLY JURORS CAN CONVICT DEFENDANT OF LESSER CHARGE by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
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