If the prosecution has not made a sufficiently convincing case, a judge can direct a jury to acquit and even overrule them if the jury should convict.

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A judge has the authority to direct a jury to acquit if they believe the prosecution has not made a sufficiently convincing case to meet the burden of proof. Additionally, in some jurisdictions, a judge can overrule a jury's conviction if it is considered against the weight of the evidence, though this is rare and usually subject to appeal.

If the Prosecution Has Not Made a Sufficiently Convincing Case