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.
Noun. 1. provoker-someone who deliberately foments trouble; she was the instigator of their quarrel. inciter, instigant, instigator, firebrand. ringleader-a person who leads (especially in illicit activities). bad hat, mischief-maker, trouble maker, troublemaker, troubler-someone who deliberately stirs up trouble.oun. 1. provoker-someone who deliberately foments trouble; she was the instigator of their quarrel. inciter, instigant, instigator, firebrand. ringleader-a person who leads (especially in illicit activities). bad hat, mischief-maker, trouble maker, troublemaker, troubler-someone who deliberately stirs up trouble.