Even if a jury unanimously finds a defendant guilty,the judge can find in the defendant's favor by granting a motion for 'judgment notwithstanding the verdict'.

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This statement is true. A judge has the authority to overturn a jury's guilty verdict and rule in favor of the defendant if they believe that the evidence presented at trial was insufficient to support the verdict. This is known as a judgment notwithstanding the verdict or JNOV.

Even If a Jury Unanimously Finds a Defendant Guilty,the Judge