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If the jury acquits the defendant what did they do?
Acquittal means the same as being found "not guilty."
What is jury tampering?
It describes the attempt by the defendant (or persons associated with the defendant) to influence the jury sitting on the defendant's trial.
A defendant has the right to be judged by which of these?
In a jury trial - by a jury of his peers. If the defendant choses a Bench Trial then he will be judged by the Judge.
How does the jury decide what punishment the defendant gets?
The jury does not decide what punishment the defendant gets, the judge does. The only thing the jury decides is whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty of what he is accused of.
What it a double jury?
A double jury is a trail with one defendant and two juries.
Should the jury be given a criminal's past records and why?
No, the defendant is being tried on the charge that is before the jury, and the past history of the defendant does not, and should not be applied.
What type of jury decides the fate of a defendant beyond a reasonable doubt?
A petit jury in a criminal trial decides whether or not a defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The other type of jury, the Grand Jury, decides whether or not there is sufficient evidence to bring charges against a defendant prior to the trial. It does not decide whether or not the defendant is guilty. Therefore the Grand Jury is not bound by the standard of beyond a reasonable doubt.
No Bill by the grand jury?
Means that the Grand Jury declined, or failed, to indict the defendant.
How can scout tell when a jury has found a defendant guilty?
Scout can tell when a jury has found a defendant guilty if the jury foreman announces the verdict in court in front of everyone present, including the defendant, lawyers, judge, and spectators. The judge will then typically set a date for sentencing.
How can a jury speak out against an unpopular law?
By acquitting a guilty defendant. This is known as "jury nullification."
What does the judge say to spectators before the jury's verdict is announced?
Will the Defendant rise and face the jury!
How would you use defendant in a sentence?
The judge asked, "Has the jury reached a decision about the guilt or innocence of this defendant?"
