[reach] a verdict

to make an official decision about whether someone is guilty or not guilty in a legal trial

After hours of deliberation, the jury reached a verdict of "not guilty."
The judge is expected to reach a verdict in the complex case by the end of the week.
The high-profile trial attracted media attention as the jury struggled to reach a verdict.
It is the responsibility of the jury to carefully review the evidence and reach a fair verdict.
In a civil case, the judge is tasked with reaching a verdict based on the presented facts.