8.2.3.010 Directed Verdict

At any time after the close of the evidence, the Court may direct a verdict of acquittal. If no directed verdict of acquittal is ordered, the Court shall charge the jury as to the law and the jury shall retire to determine a verdict. The jury must render a verdict for conviction by majority vote of five (5) jurors on any charge in the complaint. After the verdict of the jury has been announced by the Judge, he shall discharge the jury. If the trial is without a jury, the finding of guilt or innocence shall be made by the Court.