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What kinds of trials or hearings were at the Salem trials?
Bench trials, meaning the judges decided the verdict.
In which kind of trial, jury or bench, does a defendant have a better chance of acquittal?
Statistically, defendants have a better chance of acquittal in jury trials compared to bench trials.
What are the statistics comparing jury trials and bench trials?
In the United States, statistics show that jury trials are more common than bench trials. According to data, about 90-95 of criminal cases and 80-90 of civil cases are decided by juries. Bench trials, where a judge decides the case without a jury, are less common. This is due to the preference for a jury of peers to decide the outcome of a trial in many legal systems.
What are two types of trials?
Bench trials are when the judge is the decider of fact. A jury trial is where a jury plays that role and determines the verdict.
In Georgia jury trials are done in which types of court?
In addition to federal courts, trials are held by state courts in Georgia. Each county or circuit has a Superior Court. Counties with sufficient population also have a State Court. Both superior and state courts hear general subject matter jurisdiction cases in both jury and bench trials. Counties and circuits also have juvenile courts, recorder's courts, probate courts, and magistrate courts. Each of these hear bench trials over certain subject matter. Finally, most cities have municipal courts, which hear bench trials over limited subject matter. state and superior courts
What has the author Robert Turner Cotton written?
Robert Turner Cotton has written: 'The trials in His Majesty's Court of King's bench'
Who will be the Celtics top bench scorer?
My guess for this upcoming 2008-09 season the leading bench scorer will be Darius Miles. Eddie House or Rashed Wallace
What has the author George B C Leverson written?
George B. C. Leverson has written: 'In the Court of Queen's Bench, appeal side' 'In the Court of Queen's Bench, appeal side' -- subject(s): Trespass, Trials (Trespass)
What is the order of events in court?
The typical order of events in a court proceeding begins with jury selection (if applicable), followed by the opening statements from both parties. Next, the presentation of evidence occurs, where witnesses are called and cross-examined. After evidence is presented, closing arguments are made, followed by jury deliberation (in jury trials) or a judge's decision (in bench trials), leading to the verdict. If necessary, sentencing may follow in criminal cases.
What is the bench in a court room?
Bench has different connotations regarding the judiciary. It can simply mean the location in the courtroom where the judge sits. An attorney may ask for permission to approach the bench during a trial. The word can also be used to describe the members of a particular judiciary collectively such as the federal bench.
In the United States what does the judge do?
The judge interprets the law - sometimes (in bench trials) determines the guilt or non-guilt of a defendant and applies the law to the situation at issue.
What has the author Roger Ouimet written?
Roger Ouimet has written: 'The bench: some of its trials and tribulations in a changing world' -- subject(s): Administration of Justice, Courts, Judges
