If the judge denies a defendant's ____,then the defendant has the opportunity to present evidence.However,if the judge grants the motion,then the defendant automatically wins the case and does not need to present any evidence.

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A motion for a directed verdict is a request made by the defendant at the close of the prosecution's case, asking the judge to rule that there is not enough evidence to support a verdict against them. If the judge grants the motion, it means that the prosecution has failed to meet its burden of proof and the case is over. If the motion is denied, the defendant then has the opportunity to present their own evidence.

If the Judge Denies a Defendant's ____,Then the Defendant Has