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Both parties choose the jury. In many cases prospective jurors will be asked to answer a series of questions. Both sides can then interview jurors and each gets to reject or accept them.
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What are the names of the people in court the procecuter defendant judge and what else?
Defence attorney, jury, sheriffs.
Can a defendant waive his or her right to trial by jury?
Yes. A defendant can usually can choose to have a jury. Some states however have a minimum amount below which there can not be a jury. The break off point varies. In some states it is no jail time. In others it is below $ 2,500. You will need to check for your state.
What is a jury docket?
A jury call docket is where the defendant and lawyer meets with the judge and assistant district attorney. At this hearing, it is announced if their is a plead of guilty or if a trial is wanted.
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.
What is jury docket call?
A jury call docket is where the defendant and lawyer meets with the judge and assistant district attorney. At this hearing, it is announced if their is a plead of guilty or if a trial is wanted.
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 parties are involved in a criminal case?
In a criminal law case there are 6 parties involved. These parties include the victim, the defendant or suspect, the defense attorney, the prosecutor, the judge, and the jury.
A defendant has the ability to get both a preliminary hearing and a Grand Jury?
No they are not allowed to both, they must choose between the two.
What is the prosecutors job in a court?
To present the government's case against the defendant and gain a conviction for the offense being tried. ADDED: ONLY the government's attorney is referred to as "The Prosecutor." In civil cases the attorney for the plaintiff is known as "THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY."
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.
How and when can a defendant ask for a mistrial?
This is a question on which entire textbooks have been written, and which cannot begin to possibly be fully addressed on this venue. Suggest that you contact an attorney (your attorney?) for advice on your specific situation.
If a defendant refuses to testify at trial what can the prosecution tell the jury?
Your question is unclear. In the USA, a defendant does NOT HAVE TO testify at his trial, ever. The defendant is the one accused of committing the crime. He does not have to say anything (OJ Simpson did NOT testify in his first trial, Scott Peterson did NOT testify at his trial.) The Prosecutor will present his case (with all his evidence and witnesses) explaining to the jury (or judge) WHY the evidence shows the defendant committed the crime. The Defense Attorney will present his case (with all his evidence and witnesses) explaining to the jury (or judge) WHY the evidence does NOT show the defendant committed the crime. The defendant does not have to be one of those witnesses. He cannot be forced to testify.
