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A Petit Jury.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes - that is what they do.
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What kind of jury hears the evidence presented by both sides at a trial and renders a verdict?
Impartial
What is the jury supposed to do?
A trial jury hears the evidence in a trial and deliberates to consider a verdict. A grand jury determines whether there is enough evidence for a criminal trial to proceed.
What is the most common post-verdict motion in a trial?
Civil trial: motion for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict, or a motion for a new trial Criminal trial: motion for a new trial I have no quantitative evidence to back that up. It is just an educated guess.
How can a jury's verdict be reversed?
The Court can enter a JNOV, if the evidence presented is insufficient to support the verdict as a matter of law. One of the parties may appeal. If there is a legal defect in the trial, the appellate court may reverse the verdict and require the trial court to have a new trial.
Can prosecutors in criminal cases appeal a not guilty verdict at the end of the criminal trial?
If they have evidence that the jury was tampered with they can file an appeal for the overturn of the verdict HOWEVER - No, not usually in a normally conducted trial.
Is the verdict in a summary jury trial binding?
Where a jury gives a verdict of "not guilty" this is usually binding. However a "guilty" verdict may be overturned (on appeal) in rare cases if new evidence comes to light or if there were mistakes made during the trial.
Is the verdict in summary jury trial binding?
Where a jury gives a verdict of "not guilty" this is usually binding. However a "guilty" verdict may be overturned (on appeal) in rare cases if new evidence comes to light or if there were mistakes made during the trial.
Why was Tucker brought to trial?
Tucker was brought to trial because he was accused of committing a crime and there was enough evidence to warrant a trial to determine his guilt or innocence. The trial is a legal process where evidence is presented and a verdict is reached by a judge or jury.
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.
What are the 7 steps of a jury trial?
jury selection opening statement trial evidence presented/witness testimony final arguments jury deliberation verdict
What is a jury verdict?
The word 'verdict' refers to the judgment rendered by the court.
How are jurors hear a trail?
Answer In a trial, a selected number of Jurors (mostly twelve) give a verdict on the basis of the evidence submitted in court
