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Not necessarily, you can request a bench trial (without jury) if you wish, although in the case of more serious crimes the judge will probably advise against it, and in the case of capital offenses, a jury trial may be mandatory.
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What court deals with serious offences and has no jury?
Any court if you choose a bench trial instead of a trial by jury.,
What is a regular trial jury called?
Another name for a trial jury is "a panel of one's peers". To be fair, the court tries to have people on the jury that are educated and willing to participate in a fair trial.
Who makes the final decision in the court of law the Judge or the Jury?
In a court of law, the final decision is typically made by the judge if it is a bench trial (no jury). In cases with a jury, the final decision is made collectively by the jury based on the evidence presented and the law as instructed by the judge.
Grand jury and traverse jury?
A grand jury is a group of people that are selected and sworn in by a court. A traverse jury is a trial jury selected to serve on a court case in civil or criminal court.
Do provincial court have a jury?
The provincial trial court does not, but the superior provincial court might.
What is trials by jury?
Trial by jury means that the finder of fact for the court proceeding will be a jury. the size of the jury varies by jurisdiction.
What trial shall not be trial by jury?
Custody cases are cases that are not decided upon by a jury. Traffic court cases are also not cases decided upon by a jury.
The type of jury that hears a criminal case in a trial setting is?
A "grand jury" might be utilized to hand down an indictment in a criminal case. The subsequent trial would be held in 'criminal court' and tried by a 'petit jury.'
In what type of court is a case first judged?
Generically, the "entry level" court is called a trial court. There, a judge or jury determines facts from the evidence presented (testimony, documents, other physical evidence, inferences from other evidence). If it is bench trial, the judge applies applicable law to the facts and makes a determination based upon which party has the burden of proof. If a jury trial, the judge instructs the jury on the law to apply, and the jury goes through a similar process until a decision is reached.
What are the charges if you speak out during jury trial?
contempt of court
What responsibility goes with the right to a trial by jury by your peers?
yes
What is another name for trial juries?
Another name for a trial jury is "a panel of one's peers". To be fair, the court tries to have people on the jury that are educated and willing to participate in a fair trial.
