FOLIO Ontology

"Acquitted" is a legal term used to describe the outcome of a criminal trial in which the defendant is found not guilty of the charges brought against them. It signifies that the court has determined that there is insufficient evidence to prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, and as a result, they are exonerated and not subject to criminal punishment or convictions for the alleged offense. "Acquitted" typically refers to a formal legal judgment of innocence, often issued by a judge or jury, while "Not Guilty" can denote the absence of sufficient evidence to establish guilt but may not necessarily imply a formal acquittal.