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What kinds of trials or hearings were at the Salem trials?
Bench trials, meaning the judges decided the verdict.
What is the role of a judge how does the jurys verdict affect the judges decision?
The judge's function in a trial by jury, is to rule on matters of law and evidence and ensure the trial is conducted properly in accordance with applicable law. But, it is the jury's verdict which IS the final decision. Depending upon the type of trial the judge MAY have some leeway in in sentencing or levying a punishment or fine.
Can appeals court overturn not liable verdict in civil trial?
No. Judges cannot overturn when you have been found not liable.
Who decides the verdict in a NC district court?
The verdict in most American courts is decided by a majority of the judges. In North Carolina, each district court is located at the county seat of each county.
How does a Court of Appeals arrive at a verdict?
The judges assigned to the appeals court vote on the matter in front of them and the majority opinion rules.
How often does a judge overturn a jury verdict?
Judges overturn jury verdicts infrequently, as they typically defer to the jury's decision. However, in cases where there is a legal error or misconduct, a judge may overturn a jury verdict.
Who gives the verdict?
Technically, the jury renders the verdict in a jury trial, then the judge signs the written judgment based on the verdict. If the case is tried without a jury (a bench trial) the judge as the finder of fact renders the verdict and signs the appropriate written judgment.Additional: If the questioner is asking who it is that actually delivers (i.e.: first speaks) the verdict out loud; as stated above, in a bench trial the judge will deliver it, but in jury trials it can vary depending on the practice of the court and jurisdiction in which it is located. In some courts the jury foreperson will deliver the verdict, while in others the foreperson surrenders the verdict sheet to the Bailiff who delivers it to the judge who reads it and then hands it to the Court Clerk to actually be read aloud into the record .
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Can judge overturn jury verdict?
In some legal systems, a judge has the authority to overturn a jury verdict if there are legal grounds to do so. This typically involves issues such as legal errors during the trial, jury misconduct, or the verdict being against the weight of the evidence presented. However, judges generally show deference to jury decisions and do not overturn them lightly.
What is the term for giving sentence to someone?
The judges decision is often called the Verdict. But handing out the sentence is called 'passing sentence' or 'sentencing' LLB Law ExHon UK
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What happens to a defendant if a guilty verdict is reached?
There usually isn't a script which judges are required to follow. Often a judge will have written their own script, which they will have memorized, for what to say. Most commonly, this runs along the lines of: "Mr. Foreman, has the jury reached a verdict?" (Yes, your honor.) "Please read that verdict before the court." The judge could say just about anything they wanted - the important part is that he asks the jury to speak the verdict aloud so that it is part of the record.
