Idaho Code 19-3930 – Discharge of Defendant
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Terms Used In Idaho Code 19-3930
- 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.
If judgment of acquittal is given, or judgment imposing a fine only without imprisonment for nonpayment, and the defendant is not detained for any other legal cause, he must be discharged as soon as the judgment is given.