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Jury. There are 2 kinds of juries: petit jury (typically 12 or 6 persons, decide criminal trials and sometimes civil lawsuits) and grand jury (typically 24 persons, decides to issue indictments).
No, they should not be able to do so. This is information that is specifically asked of every juror when they undergo Voire Dire prior to the jury selection process. Prospective jurors in such a situation are excused and dismissed from jury duty.
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.'
No.
In a civil case, the jury decides whether the defendant is liable or not liable for the alleged harm or wrongdoing. In a criminal case, the jury decides whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty of committing a crime. The standard of proof is higher in a criminal case (beyond a reasonable doubt) compared to a civil case (preponderance of the evidence).
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Yes, it is possible to appeal a jury verdict in a criminal case. Appeals are typically based on errors in the legal process or the jury's decision. The appeals process allows for a higher court to review the case and potentially overturn the verdict.
Yes, they can. However, if you're related to the arresting officer or any officer involved in the case you should ask to be removed from the Jury.
When a judge gives the jury "instructions," what that means is that the judge is "instructing" the jury on the applicable law or laws which the jury must consider in deliberating their decision. The judge is NOT instructing them on how to rule.
Guilty or Not Guilty.there have to earn their Chater rights and Freedom to become on the jury team.
Yes, in some cases a judge can overrule a jury in a criminal case. This is known as a judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV) and typically occurs when the judge believes the jury's decision is not supported by the evidence presented during the trial.
Yes, a judge can overturn a jury verdict in a criminal case through a process called a judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV) if the judge believes the jury's decision is not supported by the evidence presented during the trial.