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What does it take for grand jury to convict some one for the death penalty?
The grand jury does not convict anyone of anything. The grand jury hears the evidence presented by the prosecutor. If the grand jury thinks the prosecutor has adequate evidence, then the grand jury indicts that person. A trial will then be held before a petite jury, or small jury. It is that jury that determines if someone will get the death penalty.
What acts as the judge and jury?
Not surprisingly, a Judge and Jury act as judge and jury.
Why would someone have a trial be jury instead of a judge?
One may be attempting to appeal to the jury's sense of emotion; whereas, a judge will not give into emotions as easily.
How does the jury decide if your guilty or not?
The jury will acquit or convict the person by voting. However, you need 12 out of 12 guilty votes to convict them
Amnesty in a sentence?
The jury granted amnesty to the convict. -A
Why do you think verdicts should be unanimous?
Becuase, if I am correct, it must take all of the jury to convict someone of murder; unanimous means all.
How are some jury members reluctant to convict if it means putting someone on death row?
Some jury members may have moral or ethical objections to the death penalty and may be hesitant to convict someone if it means they could be sentenced to death. They may also have concerns about the potential for wrongful convictions and the irreversible nature of the death penalty. Additionally, some jury members may empathize with the defendant's situation or believe in the possibility of rehabilitation.
If a jury decideds a case in favor of plaintiff can a judge grant a motion that effectively means that the defendant wins?
No, a judge cannot reverse a jury finding. However the judge does determine the fine, so if the judge deems someone not responsible for the maximum punishment he can receive an extremely light punishment.
What are the different verdicts that a jury can decide?
The jury can give two verdicts, guilty, or not guilty in a criminal trial. They are typically given a set of charges that they have to give a verdict on. Some allow them to convict on a lessor included charge. Meaning if someone is charged with first degree murder, they could convict of second degree murder. If the jury cannot decide on a verdict, it can be ruled a hung jury. At that point the trial can start all over again with a new jury. In a civil trial, the jury determine if they are liable or not liable.
Could you kill someone in self defense and not pay for it?
That matter would need to be decided by a judge and jury.
How do you get someone to fight you?
In a legal or courtroom context, you fight using evedence that was provided and convince the jury and judge.
What is a foreman?
a person of a jury picked by the jury or the judge
