If the jurors persist in finding a verdict such as is described in section 29-22-28 from which it can be clearly understood that their intention is to find in favor of the defendant upon the issue, it must be entered in the terms in which it is found, and the court shall give a judgment of acquittal. No judgment of conviction can be given, however, unless the jurors expressly find against the defendant upon the issue, or unless judgment is given against the defendant on a special verdict.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 29-22-29

  • Acquittal:
    1. Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
    2. A verdict of "not guilty."
     
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
  • verdict: includes not only the verdict of a jury, but also the finding upon the facts of a judge or of a master appointed to determine the issues in a cause. See North Dakota Code 1-01-41
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