Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Acquittal vs. Not Guilty

What is the difference between being acquitted in a murder trial, and being found not guilty. I ask specifically in reference to the recent trial of a well known celebrity in California. Thank you.


Asked on 3/17/05, 12:00 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Quincy Hoang Quincy Hoang, Attorney

Re: Acquittal vs. Not Guilty

I agree with Mr. Iadevaia. There is no difference as far as I know.

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Answered on 3/17/05, 11:41 pm
Philip Iadevaia Law Offices of Philip A. Iadevaia

Re: Acquittal vs. Not Guilty

They're the same thing. No difference. The jury found him ''not guilty,'' and he is thus ''acquitted'' of the charges.

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Answered on 3/17/05, 12:25 pm


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