West Virginia Code 62-3-18 – Conviction of attempt on trial for felony; effect of general verdict of not guilty
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On an indictment for felony, the jury may find the accused not guilty of the felony, but guilty of an attempt to commit such felony; and a general verdict of not guilty upon such indictment shall be a bar to a subsequent prosecution for an attempt to commit such felony.
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 62-3-18
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.