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No, the juries were usually of 500 people, with no judges or lawyers to interfere. With about 35,000 citizens, it was effectively an opinion poll in today's terms.
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In Ancient Athens are both sides of the trial allowed to speak?
No
Are there over 100 jurors per trial in Ancient Athens?
yes
Who are the three main participants in a typical bench trial court case in the US?
Judge-Lawyers-Prosecutor
When was American College of Trial Lawyers created?
American College of Trial Lawyers was created in 1950.
Who does Court of Appeals hear?
The Court of Appeals hears appeals from the trial courts. Have you ever seen a court room drama on TV? The lawyers cross examine the witnesses. The other side objects to a line of questioning. The lawyers appeal to the Judge. The judge makes his decision. The judge runs the courtroom. He supervises the lawyers. Down in front a court reporter is recording the trial. She takes down everything that is being said. At the end of the trial, the Judge reads the law and instructs the jury. The Jury deliberates and reaches a verdict. It may be a civil case. It may be a criminal case. What happened if the Judge made a mistake? What happened if the evidence did not fit the case? If the Judge supervises the Lawyers, who supervises the Judge? The court of Appeals. A lawyer can have the Court of Appeals review the case. A lawyer writes up the reasons why the Court of Appeals should review the case. His reasons are called a brief. He submits them to the court.
Do trial lawyers get vacation?
Yes
Could an accused person represent himself in trial in ancient Athens?
There were no lawyers or judges, so a citizen had to make his case to the jury (usually 500 citizen jurors) and if found guilty, propose a sentence in competition with the one proposed by his accuser. The jury could pick only one or the other.
What has the author Eldon E Fallon written?
Eldon E. Fallon has written: 'Trial handbook for Louisiana lawyers' -- subject(s): Procedure (Law), Trial practice 'Trial Handbook for Louisiana Lawyers (Supplement 1985)' 'Trial Handbook for Louisiana Lawyers (Supplement 1989)'
What is the role of lawyers in a trial?
To defend the defendent
Who was the judge at Jurgis trial?
The judge at Jurgis' trial was Judge Pat Callahan.
What is a person in charge at trial?
The trial Judge.
Who decides a bench trial?
A "bench trial" is a trial before a judge sitting without a jury. The judge alone decides the case.
