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How many votes are needed to reach a decision by the jury in a us district court criminal case?
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In federal court, the jury must vote unanimously and there must be 12 jurors. The courts have found that a less than unanimous vote is constitutional.
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The vote needed to reach a decision by the jury in a US district court criminal trial?
The vote of a jury must be unanimous in all criminal actions in the US District Court.
Can a district court revoke a supreme court decision?
no
Files criminal charges in US district court?
The US Attorney files criminal charges in US district court. If you want to report a federal crime, contact the FBI.
Is a US District Court decision binding on the Virginia Court of Appeals?
Technically no, because all states have autonomous jurisdiction. A US District Court decision is persuasive authority over a state court. A US District Court is a federal court, not a state court. A state supreme court decision however, is binding authority on a state appeals court level, and a trial court decision in that state would still be persuasive because its from a lower court. The decision from the Virginia Court of Appeals, however, becomes a binding authority over the state court.
What are the two types juries used in district courts?
Criminal Court and Civil Court
What kinds of rulings do appeals courts make?
The types of rulings are to uphold ,or keep the original decision made by the district court , reverse the district court's decision , or remand the case.
What federal court hears a case when people involved are not satisfied with the decision of the district court?
Court of Appeals
If an individuals rights were violated in a case in a district court what decision would the appeals court give?
They would over turn the decision
What does it mean when a US District Court decision is reversed and remanded for further proceedings?
It means the US Supreme Court disagreed with the decision of the state supreme court on that particular case, and sent the case back to the state court with specific instructions on what action needed to be taken to correct the problem.
Criminal court proceedings?
Criminal court proceedings are conducted in a courthouse where evidence for and against the defendant is presented. The jury will make a decision and the judge will pass the verdict.
What court would most likely have jurisdiction to review the decision?
a federal district court (APEX)
What is the job of the court of appeals is?
The Appeals court reviews the district courts decisions.What do the District courts do? you ask, they handle civil and criminal cases that come under federal authority.They handle appeals from the Federal District Court.
