A not guilty verdict on all charges normally ends a criminal case âthe prosecution cannot appeal an acquittal. A guilty verdict on some or all charges, however, doesnât necessarily mean the case is over. Defendants who think theyâve been wrongfully convicted can:
Friendly political wager A friendly political wager is a largely symbolic wager made between politicians representing two cities or areas on the outcome of an important sports contest between teams representing those same two cities or areas.
Definition of stalemate for English Language Learners. : 1  a contest, dispute, competition, etc., in which neither side can gain an advantage or win. : 2  a situation in chess in which a player cannot successfully move any of the pieces and neither player can win.