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Can a judge overturn a verdict of not guilty in Arizona?
A jury verdict of 'guilty' signifies that it is probably a criminal trial. A judge cannot overturn a jury verdict in a criminal trial.
Which of the required all criminal cases to be tried in front of a jury?
No. A jury is not required for all criminal cases. A defendant can plead guilty or no contest and simply appear before a judge. A defendant can also wave his right to a jury trial and have the trial in front of a judge. A defendant simply has the right to a jury trial in most criminal cases in The United States. There may be a few misdemeanor cases where the penalty is small fine where he is not entitled to a jury trial.
Who determines quilt in a bench trial?
Since no jury is present during a bench trial, it is solely the judge who decides guilty or not guilty.
Who says that the person is not guilty?
Depending on the type of trial you were involved in it could be the Judge or it could be the Jury that finds you not guilty.
What does right to a trial mean?
It means that you can go back to the judge if you think you are not guilty.
Is there a difference between pleading guilty and being convicted?
Yes, there is a difference. Pleading guilty is a voluntary admission of guilt by the defendant, whereas being convicted means that the court has found the defendant guilty after a trial or plea.
A trial that is terminated before a verdict is reached?
It can be accomplished in three manners: The defendant pleads guilty - the judge declares a mis-trial - or the judge dismisses the charges.
What three pleas will the municipal court of georgia accept?
If you would like to plea not guilty to your case and have a bench trial, you may come in before your assigned date and fill out the proper paperwork. If you want to plea not guilty and have a jury trial, you will have to come to court on your assigned arraignment date to fill out the bind over order with the Judge
What is a jury trial?
A jury in a trial makes the same decisions as a judge would in a bench trial. Based on evidence, they decide if a person charged is guilty or innocent.
How can a judge sentence a person if he doesn't believe they are guilty but the jury found them guilty?
First, because that is the way the legal systemn in the US works. Second, how would you know the judge doesn't believe the defendant is guilty? I seriously doubt that the judge would allow a miscarriage of justice - he always has the option of vacating the jury's verdict - declaring a mis-trial and ordering a new trial... if necessary.
The judge found for the defendant?
This is in civil trial and it means the judge found that the case was presented in favor of the Defendant: in other words the person who was sued was found not liable for the allegations made by the Plaintiff. In criminal court the judge either finds you guilty or not guilty.
How many jury can make you not guilty?
Unless there is a mistrial or a new trial is ordered after a conviction is appealed, there is only one trial per defendant per set of charges. An acquittal (finding of "not guilty") cannot be appealed. This is the same whether the trial is heard by a judge (a bench trial) or a jury.
