A Judgment in a Criminal Case (Statement of Reasons) is a court document issued by a judge or magistrate at the conclusion of a criminal trial. It outlines the decision of the court and the factual and legal basis for that decision. It provides an explanation as to why the accused was found guilty or not guilty and what sentence was imposed. The Statement of Reasons is used to ensure that the decision of the court is based on established legal principles and that the court has considered all relevant evidence. There are two types of Judgment in a Criminal Case (Statement of Reasons): 1. Guilty Judgment: A Guilty Judgment is issued when the court finds the accused guilty of the charges. The document outlines the criminal offense, the evidence presented in court, and the legal reasoning for finding the accused guilty. 2. Not Guilty Judgment: A Not Guilty Judgment is issued when the court finds the accused not guilty of the charges. The document outlines the evidence presented in court and the legal reasoning for finding the accused not guilty.