Guilty and Not Guilty at the Same Time: An Analysis of R v R.V.
Introduction Generally, a criminal matter in Canada can only have two outcomes: (1) an accused is found not guilty and acquitted or (2) found guilty, whereby a conviction is entered....
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R v RV: SCC to Provide Guidance on Inconsistent Jury Verdicts
R v RV, 2019 ONCA 664 [RV], a recent appellate decision, discusses the complicated question of how courts should respond when a jury delivers inconsistent verdicts. The Crown, dissatisfied with...
