petit jury: West's Encyclopedia of American Law (Full Article) from ...
The ordinary panel of twelve persons called to issue a verdict in a civil action or a criminal prosecution. Petit jury is used interchangeably with petty jury.
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Grand jury - Information from Answers.com
A grand jury is a type of jury that determines whether a criminal indictment will issue. ... jurors than a trial jury (also known as a petit jury, from the French for small). ... the diet of paupers, inflicted fines and administered the law at petty sessions.
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petty: Definition, Synonyms from Answers.com
idioms: petty bourgeois petit bourgeois; petty bourgeoisie petite bourgeoisie; petty cash petite caisse; petty jury jury d'accusation; petty officer (Naut) maître ...
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jury: West's Encyclopedia of American Law (Full Article) from ...
The jury sitting at the trial proper is called a petit (or petty) jury from its smaller size (usually 12 members). The selection of a trial jury is essentially alike in civil ...
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What is a petit jury
A normal (petit) jury hears evidence of a case after the arrest and arraignment of the accused. A grand jury hears evidence before the case is filed and may issue ...
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Juries in the United States - Information from Answers.com
1 History; 2 Grand jury; 3 Petit jury ... Specifically, the Supreme Court has held that no offense can be deemed 'petty' for purposes of the right to trial by jury ...
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What is indiana's number for a grand jury
Minimum number of people needed for a grand jury in MO? ... to be felonies ( compared to "petty theft" which is typically a misdemeanor). ... A normal (petit) jury hears evidence of a case after the arrest and arraignment of the accused. A grand ...
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Juror: Crossword clue solutions from Answers.com
also Jurors, Jury Array, Assize, Blue-ribbon, Dicast, Grand, Hung, Inquest, Judges, man, Mickleton, Old Fury, Pais, Panel, Party, Petit, Petty, Sail, Special, Strike, ...
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indictment: West's Encyclopedia of American Law (Full Article) from ...
In criminal law, a formal written accusation of a crime affirmed by a grand jury and ... for petty offenses, a complaint by the aggrieved party or by a police officer. .... reviewed for probable cause by a grand jury before being tried by a petit jury, ...
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