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 friendly. friendlier. ; friendliest. 1 : of, relating to, or befitting a friend: such asa : showing kindly interest and goodwill friendly neighborsb : not hostile a friendly merger offer; also : involving or coming from actions of one's own forces friendly firec : cheerful, comforting the friendly glow of the fire.