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can a judge overturn a jury's decision?

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bullseye | 18:08 Fri 21st Sep 2007 | Criminal
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Hello again! Can anyone tell me if a judge can overturn a jury's decision at the time of sentence?
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No.

A judge can direct a jury to bring a "not guilty" verdict when insufficient evidence or legal niceties dictate. He cannot overturn the decision of a jury following a full trial and proper deliberation.
23:23 Fri 21st Sep 2007
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The Judge's decision may be over-turned, but only by another Judge or Judges ie. Court of Appeals or The High Court. They must find a fundamental error in the original verdict. This is not a popular course as Judges don't like to tell each other they didn't perform their duties properly (same with Doctor's). But it does happen!
12:17 Tue 02nd Oct 2007
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no chance - the jury are there to decide wether guilty or not guilty - the judge is there for sentenceing.
10:26 Wed 21st Nov 2007

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