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In the history of juries, obviously some verdicts have been "unjust". However, it works better than leaving it to a local Baron or warlord.
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What is An order by a judge directing the jury to consider the facts about the case and return a just verdict?
It is referred to as his "charge to the jury."
How does a jury come to a verdict?
collaborate
What happens if the jury is deadlocked?
What happens when a jury gets into a deadlock depends on the law of the country concerned. In the United States a deadlocked jury results in a mistrial and the case will, possibly, have to be retried. Things are a little easier in England and Wales as the judge can accept a majority verdict of 10-2. If this cannot be achieved the case will most likely be retried. These a just a couple of examples of what can happen with a deadlocked jury but this will vary depending on the country that is trying the case.
In To Kill a Mockingbird what is unusual about how long it takes the jury to reach a verdict?
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," it is unusual how quickly the jury reaches a guilty verdict in Tom Robinson's trial, considering the evidence presented clearly points to his innocence. The quick decision highlights the deep-seated racism and prejudice prevalent in the society of Maycomb.
What is the reality that Atticus hopes the jury will see?
Atticus hopes the jury will see beyond their racism to see truth. Truth in this case included that White women do lie and accuse Black men of rape when no bad act occurred. He hopes they will see and deliver a just verdict.
Does consensus model of the criminal justice system or conflict model of the criminal justice system accurately represents the criminal justice system today?
In common law used by almost all English Speaking Nations and soon to be used by Mexico, a hybrid system exists. The criminal justice system is divided into two parts. The arrest and trial until until the trial is turned over to the jury is strictly a conflict model. After the judge instructs the jury, the conflict ends. The jury attempts to reach a consensus. Then the jury returns. The jury returns. The judge asks, "Has the jury reached a verdict?" The judge could just as easily ask, "Has the jury reached a consensus?" The difference between verdict and consensus is that verdict must be expressed in extremely specific terms. It is guilty or not guilty. So the criminal justice system contains both models.
Jury selection to sentencing for armed robbery?
Are you asking about the robbery TRIAL itself, or just the sentencing hearing?If you weren't sentenced immediately after the jury's verdict was delivered, you will receive a sentencing hearing at which the judge will announce your sentence for having already been found guilty by the jury.Sometimes, especially for capital crimes, the same trial jury will consider the sentence as a separate action from their verdict deliberations, but unless the armed robbery involved someone's death, this probably would not apply in this case.
Does Double Jeopardy attach in a Florida Criminal case when a Judge declares a mistrial because of a note that the jury was deadlocked the jury deliberated one hour?
No. Double jeapordy does not apply just because a mis-trial is declared. It simply means that the entire case must be re-tried. If the jury had come back with a verdict of not guilty - and the judge ordered you re-tried again on the same charge -THAT would be double jeapordy.
How long did the Emmett till verdict take?
The verdict in the Emmett Till murder case took just one hour for the all-white jury to acquit the two men accused of the crime. The decision sparked outrage and shed light on the deep-seated racial injustices in the American justice system.
What about the jury's deliberation gave Atticus a glimmer of hope and made his efforts worthwhile?
Atticus notices that the jury takes a longer time to deliberate than expected, which gives him a glimmer of hope that they might be considering his arguments and the evidence carefully. He sees this as a sign that his efforts to defend Tom Robinson were not in vain and that there is a chance they might reach a just verdict.
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.
What is charge to a jury?
The "charge" to a jury is when the judge reads and explains the applicable law to the case the jury has just finished listening to, to aid and instruct them in their deliberation.
