Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Overturning Jury's Verdict

Can A judge in NY State, overturn the jury's verdict?


Asked on 6/16/07, 9:52 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Colleluori The Law Offices of Anthony J. Colleluori & Associates PLLC

Re: Overturning Jury's Verdict

A judge has the power to set aside a jury's verdict in a civil case if it is against the weight of the evidence. He can also do so in a criminal case but it is harder.

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Answered on 6/16/07, 10:15 pm


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