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Old 02-07-2017, 12:39 PM   #324
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What does it generally take for a judge to issue a directed verdict? How often does something like that happen? Or can that actually happen in Canada?
Directed verdict of acquittal is all that is possible. Judge cannot direct a jury to convict. Even where guilt is certain on the evidence, the jury has the power to acquit.
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