: In criminal cases, a jury must usually reach a unanimous decision to return a verdict of guilty or not guilty.
: While serious charges are never taken lightly, a quick unanimous decision often indicates that the evidence presented was exceptionally clear and compelling.
: To update a criminal history record (such as those maintained by the Louisiana State Police ), official "disposition" documents are required. These must include the final outcome (verdict), original charges, and specific sentencing information.
: Some jurisdictions, such as Scotland, allow for three distinct verdicts: guilty, not guilty, or " not proven ". 2. Video Game: "Verdict Guilty"