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Yes. A judge can direct the jury but cannot force them to a verdict. For example - the judge may say something like "..If you are satisfied the defendant acted maliciously, then you must find him guilty of murder. If not, then you must find him guilty of manslaughter..."
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Is a jury considered to have the case when a judge begins instructions during instructions or when instructions are finished?
When instructions are finished the jury begins deliberations.
Does jury instructions contain the judge's opinion of the evidence presented?
Jury instructions are presented by the judge to the jury. The judge explains what the laws are that govern the case at hand. Jury instructions define the elements of the charged offense and define the burden of proof. Each attorney gives the judge a set of proposed jury instructions. The judge considers each instruction and then decides which ones properly state the law that applies to the case. She then makes her instruction to the jury. The jurors must accept and follow the law as instructed by the judge and use that instruction in their deliberations as they weigh testimony and evidence presented at the trial. Jury instructions are not evidence.
Should a jury follow a judges instruction in reaching a verdict in a criminal case?
When a judge gives the jury "instructions," what that means is that the judge is "instructing" the jury on the applicable law or laws which the jury must consider in deliberating their decision. The judge is NOT instructing them on how to rule.
What kind of jury instructions does the judge give at the end of a criminal trial?
The judge will usually instruct the jury as to what evidence they may consider, and on definitions of key words that might appear in the titles of charges they can find the accused guilty or not guilty of. For instance, if a possible charge was "assault with great bodily harm," the judge might advise that constitutes "great bodily harm," e.g. broken bones, an injury requiring surgery, one that is life threatening or disfiguring, etc.
What is Judge's charge mean in a court of Law?
what is jury instructions in a federal negligence action/
What acts as the judge and jury?
Not surprisingly, a Judge and Jury act as judge and jury.
Why would someone have a trial be jury instead of a judge?
One may be attempting to appeal to the jury's sense of emotion; whereas, a judge will not give into emotions as easily.
What instructions did the judge give the jury in the Anthony Madril murder case?
For a verbatim recitation of the judges "instructions to the jury" for this particular case one would have to have access to a copy of the trial transcript. . . . which I do not. However, once it is completed the trial information becomes 'public' record. If you wish to know what it was you will have to go to the Clerk of Court's Office and request to see it because I SERIOUSLY doubt that it is posted on-line.
What is a foreman?
a person of a jury picked by the jury or the judge
What is foreman?
a person of a jury picked by the jury or the judge
What is the role of a judge in a jury trial?
The role of a judge in a jury trial is to see if the suspect get to life or die
What is a bench trial?
A "bench trial" is a case heard by a judge without a jury. In a jury case, the jury decides the facts of the case -- what is true and not true -- and the judge decides the law. In a bench trial, the judge determines the facts and the law.
