State v. Mumford: A New Exception Affording Relief from Inconsistent Verdicts

Published for NC Criminal Law on January 11, 2010.

Jeff Welty blogged here about inconsistent verdicts.  As he explained, a defendant generally isn’t entitled to relief from inconsistent verdicts, which may result from jury irrationality, a jury’s desire to cut the defendant a break, or some other unknown reason.  The defendant is protected by the court’s review of whether substantial evidence supports the charge ... Read more

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