what does it mean for a defendant to be found not guilty by a jury?

Question

like in the play when they all said the defendant is not guilty. what does it mean for a defendant to be found not guilty by a jury?

Asked by c b #395693 on 10/27/2014 7:39 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 10/27/2014 8:24 AM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 10/27/2014 8:24 AM

It means the defendant is not guilty of the crime, and he/she is set free.