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If you go to the grand jury can you still drop the charges?
I don't believe the questioner understands the grand jury system. "You" never appear at a grand jury hearing - only the prosecutor who presents the facts of the case against you. If the grand jury finds probable cause that you committed the crime they will indict you. On the other hand - if they do not find that probable cause exists, they will "no bill" you and the charges will be dropped.
A trial jury that must find the guilt or innocence of a person is known as?
Grand jury.
Which type of grand jury indicts a person and says that person should go to jail for a crime?
(in the US) There is no such Grand Jury that possesses those pwers.
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 does a witness do at a grand jury hearing?
They answer questions put to them by the prosecutor in charge of the grand jury and occasionally, answer questions from members of the grand jury itself.
When was Grand Jury Européen created?
Grand Jury Européen was created in 1996.
What is the conviction rate in a grand jury trail?
People are not convicted by the grand jury. The grand jury only listens to the evidence to see if there is enough for an indictment.
Am I supposed to capitalize grand jury?
When referring to a particular grand jury (i.e.: The Essex County Grand Jury), yes. When simply just referring to grand juries in general no, it is not necessary.
What is the purpose of the grand jury system in our government?
There are a few purposes of a grand jury. The main reason for having a grand jury is to make sure that there will be a fair trial.
Is grand jury a federal case?
A Grand Jury is a term where, basically, the state puts their case to the Grand Jury and the Jury basically tells them if they believe that there is a case to answer. The Grand Jury does not hear the whole case and doesnt make a decision on anyones guilt or innocence. Grand Juries can be empaneled at state and federal level.
No Bill by the grand jury?
Means that the Grand Jury declined, or failed, to indict the defendant.
What is the process of a grand jury?
A grand jury listens to evidence and decides if a trial is warranted.
