Teacher acquitted on most serious charges in sex case Sep 19, 2008
He called the jury's finding a "compromise verdict." Still, he said he plans to appeal the conviction. . (Albany Times Union)
Judge refuses to reduce sentence in killing after football game Jul 24, 2008
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No reduced sentence in fatal beating Jul 23, 2008
The jury reached a compromise verdict of aggravated battery. Lane was one of three men convicted in the fatal beating. (Florida Times-Union)
Sanders gets life for grandmother's '85 slaying May 31, 2008
"It's a perfect case for appeal because the verdict doesn't make sense. I think it was a compromise verdict, that the jury didn't want him back out on the street." ... Mississippi law scholar Matthew Steffey, a professor at the Mississippi College School of Law, also speculated that the jury may have settled for a compromise verdict "if it was the only way to get a verdict out." ... Though a compromise verdict is not within the law, "we all know it has been done," Steffey said. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Casper woman pleads guilty to killing boyfriend Sep 1, 2007
"Even though the evidence was sufficient to support the element of premeditation, it is not unusual in cases of this type, particularly domestic-type cases, for the jury to reach a compromise verdict. And so that is something we addressed through the plea agreement.". Rock's attorney, Public Defender Vaughn Neubauer, declined to comment on the case. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
4. Mary winkler convicted: 3-6 years Apr 21, 2007
"Was it a compromise verdict? I don't know," said lead defense attorney Steve Farese, adding that Winkler turned down three pretrial plea-bargain offers with sentences of 35, 20 and 15 years. "It was clear that this jury was not willing to convict her of murder. ... The verdict was most probably just.". (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
Norfolk Is jury begins murder trial deliberations Mar 8, 2007
He has told the jury that it must not consider manslaughter as a some kind of compromise verdict. And he has instructed the jury that its verdict must be unanimous, either guilty or not guilty, to murder. (ABC News Online, Australia -- World)
Contrary to What One Jury May Think, Hardcore Sexual Material that Degrades and Brutalizes Women is Not Acceptable in New York, Says Morality in Media Mar 7, 2007
The result of having more men than women on the jury was a compromise verdict, convicting on one count, acquitting on the other. "Second, the defense attorney persuaded the jury that widespread availability of pornography in New York and on the Internet is an indication that New Yorkers find it acceptable, despite the fact that the Supreme Court has said that availability isn't the same as community acceptance. "Third, the prosecutor didn't do his or her homework on the obscenity charge or... (PR Newswire)
Man who shot teen owes $750,000 Mar 2, 2007
Bachi described the jury's decision, which came after roughly 17 hours of deliberation over four days, as clearly "a compromise verdict.". Three jurors who met with reporters agreed. (The Palm Beach Post)
City man found guilty of manslaughter Feb 10, 2007
Defense attorney Diane Polan said afterward, "It appears to be a compromise verdict" in what she called "a very difficult case.". "I m gratified the jury agreed this was not a murder case," Polan said. (New Haven Register, CT)
Jury spares Clark on murder charge Feb 6, 2007
"It was obviously a compromise verdict of some sort," said Clark's attorney, Tat Parish. "You can only be guilty of possessing the firearm ... if he used it during the commission of a felony. The only two felonies involved he was acquitted of.". (Niles Star, MI)
Holly Hill woman might face death for spouse's killing Jan 28, 2007
" Cataneo was gunned down after answering his front door June 30, 2004, but no one witnessed the shooting or saw the shooter. The key witness to the murder conspiracy was Lynne Marie Blake, a friend of Tobie's who lived in the other apartment of the couple's duplex and often cared for their young son. Blake was also charged in the murder but pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and agreed to testify against Tobie and Cooper. She will be sentenced at a later date. Blake testified that Tobie had... (Orlando Sentinel)
Ballot officials convicted Jan 25, 2007
According to the Plain Dealer, Maiden's attorney, Robert Rotatori, said the result was "obviously a compromise verdict" because two hours before delivering their unanimous verdict, jurors sent the court a message that they were hopelessly deadlocked. "I don't think even the jury is sure of what it has done," Mr. Rotatori said. (Washington Times)
Texan guilty in music memorabilia case Oct 28, 2006
"This was very much a compromise verdict.". Moore's lawyer, Shane Michael Brooks, called the verdict "a huge victory.". (Houston Chronicle)
Texas woman convicted of having stolen Glenn Gould items Oct 25, 2006
This was very much a compromise verdict, she said. Juror Gustav Seliger, a radiologist, agreed that the verdict was a compromise. (Globe and Mail)
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Jury: Vest makers failed to warn slain OPD officer of problems North County Times - North San Diego and Southwest Riverside County News. Editions of the North County Times Serving San Diego and Riverside Counties. (North County Times)
Why Register? Juror: Race A Factor in Fraud Trial Jul 19, 2006
During his 2004 retrial, jurors could be heard yelling as they deliberated for about 11 hours over three days before coming up with a compromise verdict. Soon afterward, allegations of juror misconduct surfaced and an inquiry was conducted. (The Ledger)
More of this story Jun 15, 2006
One year later, Moody was retried on all the charges, and in what had all the appearances of a compromise verdict, was convicted of third-degree murder and acquitted on all the other charges. Third-degree murder is a homicide committed in the course of a relatively minor felony. (Lake Wales News, FL)
A mixed verdict for Campbell Mar 11, 2006
" Campbell, a brilliant, good-looking politician was well spoken but had an acid tongue that divided Atlantans, especially in his final years in office. One frequent critic was popular WSB radio host Clark Howard, who said he was "thrilled" with the verdict. "Obviously, it's a compromise verdict," said Howard, who was vacationing in Hawaii. "But the jury said there was not just smoke, there was fire. I just hope he ends up where he belongs prison. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Pa. Man Gets Split Verdict in Murder Case Feb 8, 2006
"I think it might have been a compromise verdict.". Police first questioned Morris at age 18, when his first two children, 5-month-old Lashai Payne and 18-month-old Shainara Payne, were found suffocated in June 1995. (PhillyBurbs.com)
