Not proven
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Pro Tip 1/3Legal Implications
Indicates a unique legal outcome where the accused isn't convicted or acquitted.
In some jurisdictions, a 'not proven' verdict means the suspect may still face suspicion.
Pro Tip 2/3Ambiguous Outcome
Highlights uncertainty in legal cases, suggesting neither innocence nor guilt.
The jury's decision of 'not proven' left everyone in the courtroom uneasy.
Pro Tip 3/3Evidential Gap
Used when evidence is inadequate to support a clear conclusion or verdict.
With crucial evidence missing, the case was declared 'not proven'.
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