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How does a jury reach its decision- is it majority or everyone reaching the same decision?
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∙ 14y ago
It depends on the state you are asking about. Regardless of the jurisdiction, all Capital Crimes must be decided by a unanimous vote of a 12 person jury, but some lesser offenses can be decided by a majority vote - DEPENDING UPON THE STATE IN QUESTION.
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What is the difference between reach to and reach at?
The verb "to reach" has several proper forms such as "reach for" and "reach out." Reach to is the same as simply reaching a limit. Reach at should not be used in place of reach for, but may be used colloquially as contact information (e.g. You can reach me at my home phone number.)To reach a limit is to extend that far.Example: "His property reaches to the river bank." (to is unnecessary)To reach a point, a conclusion, a decision, or a destination is to get to or to arrive at one.Examples: "He will reach town by noon." "The board could not reach a decision." "How can we reach the city?"To reach someone is to make contact.Example: "Have you been able to reach your sister?"To reach out means to make an attempt.Example: "The minister reached out to the community for help."To reach for means to attempt, to stretch, or to extend.Example: "He was reaching for the light switch." "Reach for the stars."
What is the difference between compromise and consensus?
Compromise involves reaching an agreement where each party gives up something to find a middle ground, even if it may not fully satisfy everyone. Consensus, on the other hand, is when all parties reach an agreement or decision that fully satisfies everyone involved, without needing to make concessions.
What its the future tense of reach?
will reach -- The total amount given will reach $1000 next week. am/is/are going to reach -- We are going to reach the summit before noon. am/is/are reaching -- We are reaching our limit now.
Does a 16 year old girl in wyoming reach the age of majority if she has a child?
No. Making a poor decision to become pregnant will not make a person an adult.
What part of speech is 'reaching'?
The word reaching is a verb. It is the present participle of the verb "reach".
What is the present tense of the word reach?
I/you/we/they reach. He/she/it reaches. The present participle is reaching.
What part of speech is the word 'reaching'?
The word reaching is a verb. It is the present participle of the verb reach.
What is the present participle of reach?
The present participle is reaching.
What are the comparative and superlative of the word reach?
Adjectives and adverbs are the words that have degrees. The word 'reach' is not an adjective or an adverb.The word 'reach' is a verb and a noun.The forms of the verb are: reach, reaches, reaching, reached.The forms of the noun are: reach, reaches.The adjective forms of the verb to reach are the present participle 'reaching', and the past participle 'reached'. The degrees of these adjectives are:comparative: more reaching, more reachedsuperlative: most reaching, most reachedExample uses:We will reach the hotel around six. (verb)Keep this out of the reach of the children. (noun)A reaching child can find all sorts of dangerous things. (adjective)Columbus thought that the reached land was India. (adjective)
In Oklahoma are you considered an adult if you are seventeen with two children?
No. The ability to procreate is not a condition of reaching the age of majority. Unless you get a court order declaring you emancipated, you remain the responsibility of your parents until you reach 18. And your two children remain your responsibility until they reach 18.
Definition of majority verdict?
A majority verdict is a decision made by a jury in which most of the jurors agree on a verdict. It does not necessarily require a unanimous decision, instead requiring a specified number or percentage of jurors to be in agreement. Majority verdicts are used in some legal systems to reach a conclusion in a trial.
When was Reach for Tomorrow created?
Reaching for Tomorrow was created in 1980.
