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.
Life insurance contestability clause: what it really means. Contestability of a life insurance policy starts the day the policy is issued and ends 2 years later. In that time period, if the insured dies, the insurance company can contest the claim and do a full investigation.