Idaho Code 19-1716 – Evidence Admissible Under Plea of Not Guilty
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Terms Used In Idaho Code 19-1716
- Acquittal:
- Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
- A verdict of "not guilty."
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
All matters of fact tending to establish a defense other than former conviction or acquittal, or once in jeopardy, may be given in evidence under the plea of not guilty.