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The jury is instructed by the judge to declare the defendant not guilty if there is any what?
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REASONABLE doubt.
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Can a Judge Sentence someone found 'Not Guilty'?
No. If the defendant was found not guilty WHAT would the judge sentence them for?
What does it mean when a judge enters a not guilty for a crimial?
It means that at arraignnment, in an effort to protect a defendant's rights the judge, will plead a defendant not guilty until such time as the defendant can obtain legal counsel to assist him with his case.
What does adjudged guilty mean?
Adjudicated guilty means the judge resolved the case and found the defendant guilty. Adjudication is the final action that the judge took.
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 can scout tell when a jury has found a defendant guilty?
Scout can tell when a jury has found a defendant guilty if the jury foreman announces the verdict in court in front of everyone present, including the defendant, lawyers, judge, and spectators. The judge will then typically set a date for sentencing.
How does the jury decide what punishment the defendant gets?
The jury does not decide what punishment the defendant gets, the judge does. The only thing the jury decides is whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty of what he is accused of.
Guilty crimes are always accepted by the judge?
Do you mean to ask. "Guilty PLEAS are always accepted by the judge???" If that's what you really mean, the answer is not always - especially if the defendant is 'Pro Se' (representing himself) in a criminal action and pleading guilty. The judge will want to make sure that the defendant is properly represented and fully understands the consequences of his pleading guilty and therefore sometimes a judge will not accept a guilty plea. Like everything else in life, and the law, it depends greatly on the circumstances.
Who decides punishment in a felony case?
The Judge determines the punishment once the verdict has been read and the defendant found guilty.
Why do judges sentence people to 100 years?
The judge is required by law to sentence a charge for the defendant is found guilty of. When defendant is found guilty of multiple felony convictions, the must be sentenced for each one.
Can the judge enter a decision of guilty or innocent if the jury is 'hung' or just call a mistrial?
When a jury, in a criminal case, is found to be "hopelessly deadlocked" and unable to come to a unanimous decision - the jurors are dismissed and the judge will declare a mistrial. A hung jury does not reflect on the defendants guilt or innocence and it is up to the state to decide if there will be a retrial.Opting for a decision by a judge; the defendant gives up a right to a jury trial. The judge will find the defendant not guilty or guilty - move to acquit or move onto the penalty phase. The defendant may still choose to appeal after a bench trial.In civil cases, the jurors need only the majority vote to find the defendant liable vs a criminal trial where a unanimous decision is required. When there are multiple charges, the jury can return a verdict on the counts which they have agreed and again it is up to the state to decide to retry the defendant on the counts in which the jury could not agree or to drop / dismiss the charges.ADDED: In criminal trials there is no such thing as a finding of "innocent." There are only "guilty' or 'not guilty.'
If the defendant is found guilty and believes the judge made an error what would they do?
Regardless of whether the jury or the judge found you guilty, the next thing to do would be to file an appeal with the next higher court.
What is another word for guilty or not guilty that starts with a V?
The word you're looking for is "verdict". A verdict is the formal decision made by a jury or judge on the guilt or innocence of a defendant in a trial.
