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A hope and a prayer! Just kidding. All it takes is that the prosecution does not convince ALL 12 jurors that you are guilty of the crime (beyond a reasonable doubt). If just 1 of the jurors is not convinced that you are guilty then there is a mistrial. Doubtful that the state will retry you - too expensive, unless they really want you bad.
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What is the role of jury?
the role of the jury is to deiced if guilty or 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.
What jury mean?
a group of people to adjudge prizes , awards , etc., as in a competition.
Can the judge enter a decision of guilty or innocent if the jury is 'hung' or just call a mistrial?
When a jury, in a criminal case, is found to be "hopelessly deadlocked" and unable to come to a unanimous decision - the jurors are dismissed and the judge will declare a mistrial. A hung jury does not reflect on the defendants guilt or innocence and it is up to the state to decide if there will be a retrial.Opting for a decision by a judge; the defendant gives up a right to a jury trial. The judge will find the defendant not guilty or guilty - move to acquit or move onto the penalty phase. The defendant may still choose to appeal after a bench trial.In civil cases, the jurors need only the majority vote to find the defendant liable vs a criminal trial where a unanimous decision is required. When there are multiple charges, the jury can return a verdict on the counts which they have agreed and again it is up to the state to decide to retry the defendant on the counts in which the jury could not agree or to drop / dismiss the charges.ADDED: In criminal trials there is no such thing as a finding of "innocent." There are only "guilty' or 'not guilty.'
In a civil trial the jury determines whether the defendant is what?
innocent or guilty. innocent there are no re-percussions. guilty you will have to pay the debt for what you are being sued for. you may also be ordered to pay court costs and attorney fees.
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.
What are the responsibility's of a Law and Order SVU lawyer?
Well if it's the prosecution then the lawyers job is to get information that detectives can't get by making deals with the perp and also they have to get the jury to find the defendant guilty if its the defense then the lawyers job is to get the jury to find the defendant guilty
Do appellate courts discover if you are innocent or guilty?
Any Court of Appeals can render a verdict on a case. However, the defendant can still appeal to the Supreme Court. However, the chances of the Supreme Court hearing the case are smaller.NOTE: Trials and courts never find defendants INNOCENT!! They can only find them Guilty or Not Guilty.Additional Answer:Appellate courts do not "discover if you are innocent or guilty." Determination of innocence or guilt is done only at the trial court level either by a jury or by the judge in a bench trial where the defendant has waived his right to a jury trial or where no jury trial is required. Appellate courts simply determine whether the trial court verdict of "guilty" was proper or not, and if so, it will affirm that finding. No appellate court can review a finding of "not guilty."
What is the difference between an acquittal and a hung jury?
An acquittal is when the judge (in a bench trial) or the jury (in a jury trial) finds the defendant not guilty. The defendant has to go through the whole trial before he is acquitted. A dismissal is when the judge throws out the case before going to trial for a specific reason (lack of evidence for example.) The dismissal happens before there is even a trial. Good question, hope this answer helps.
What did the jury find John Zenger innocent of the charges made against him?
accepting bribes
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.
Who is present in the courtroom?
In a typical courtroom, you will find the judge, the prosecutor, the defense attorney, the defendant, witnesses, the jury (if it's a jury trial), court staff, and spectators.
