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depends on what you are being fined for In the context of the criminal court system, a person is generally entitled to a trial by jury, but only for moderate-to-serious (misdemeanor or felony) crimes. For more routine issues such as traffic and parking matters, a person is not generally entitled to a trial by jury and can be found guilty (and subsequently fined) by a judge or hearing officer. Regardless of whether the matter is taken up by a judge (e.g. at a "bench trial") or by a jury (e.g. at a "jury trial"), the burden of proof in criminal matters falls upon the government. (Comment: That is a serious over simplification. There are things that shift the burden of proof.)
There are other contexts besides the criminal court system under which a person could be fined as well. For example, a person might be fined by the library for returning a borrowed item late. He would not be entitled to a jury trial in this case. As another example, a person might be accused of wrongdoing in a civil court. Here, a jury trial generally would be afforded. So, in summary, it can not be concluded that a person always has the right to require a finding of guilt from a jury before being fined. For a serious matter, such as one for which a judge will recommend strongly that you seek the representation of an attorney, one would be afforded the right to a jury trial in most if not all conceivable circumstances.
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How much can you be fined for not going to jury duty?
It may vary (and probably does) from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, and it may amount to more than simply a fine. If you disobey a jury summons you are disobeying a court summons. There are instances where judges have sent the Sheriff to take jury shirkers into immediate custody and bring them before the court.
Can a child be fined for eating on a bus?
No. I have before and I wasn't fined.
Why does the jury have to be interviewed before jury duty?
For someone un-skilled in legal procedure, they may refer to it as being interviewed, but they are not "interviewed" before being chosen, or rejected, for jury duty.The potential jurors go through a process known as as voir dire before being selected for a jury. The potential jurors are asked questions by the attorneys representing both sides to be sure that they don't have any prejudices or knowledge and can be fair and impartial.
What happens when a juror is late to jury duty?
They are in contempt of court and/or could be fined or jailed at the discretion of the judge.
What happens if you miss jury duty?
Jury duty, in the United States, is considered to be a part of an individual's civic duty. The right to a trial by a jury of one's peers is guaranteed by the United States' Constitution. A jury is supposed to be representative of a particular region to ensure a fair trial for the person being accused of a crime. As a result of the importance of the jury in a trial, there are consequences for not reporting to jury duty. The consequences of not reporting to jury duty depend on the region in which the individual resides. In general, individuals who do not report to jury duty can be found in contempt of court, can be heavily fined, and can be subject to questioning as to why the individual did not report to jury duty.
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 is a trial by a jury?
A trial by a jury usually means that people being prosecuted in a court has the right to have the the case tried before a jury of one's peers. As an example, a woman being tried for theft has the right to have the case against her to be decided by a group of citizens that are determined to be her peers.
How did the scopes trial end?
In the end, the jury convicted Scopes and fined him $100. In 1927 the Tennessee Supreme Court voided the fine, though not the conviction itself, on a technicality.
Is the grand jury considered as being one-sided?
A grand jury should not be considered as being one-sided. The grand jury hears the case put before them, usually with unbiased relations with the subject of the case. It is rare that a juryman would be presented with a case that he/she personally has anything to do with.
Is being fined a disciplinary action?
Yes.
What is the penalty for staying in the US with an tourist visa that expired 5 months ago before going home?
Possibly being deported and/or fined
How were cases resolved before jury systems emerged?
What is a jury?
