Sentences with phrase «chance of acquittal»

Unfortunately, although a jury might often present a higher chance of acquittal than the judge - trial option, if the jury convicts, it will recommend the sentence without the benefit of knowing the voluntary sentencing guidelines, reading a presentence report, nor being permitted to recommend a suspended sentence, a probation period, nor community service nor counseling in place of active jail and a recommended fine amount.

When Saddam Hussein appeared before the court that condemned him to death, he must have known he had no chance of acquittal.

Charles Laughton plays the legendary barrister who defies doctor's order and a heart condition to defend amiable but shiftless American Tyrone Power from a murder charge and Marlene Dietrich plays his German wife, a cool, suspicious character whose testimony seems to doom Power's chances of acquittal.

After all, if the chances of acquittal are low, but the offer is the same as the mandatory sentence, why not take a risk?

Not exact matches

Details of a 1999 rape allegation and charge, and subsequent trial and acquittal, resurfaced, with the fallout grabbing headlines, overshadowing anticipation for the film and all but destroying the movie's chances for serious consideration this awards season.

After an acquittal there is no chance of a retrial even if further evidence turns up, whereas delaying in the hope of further untainted evidence turning up or public sentiment changing is always an option, particularly since Britain has no criminal Statute of Limitations.