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it means that the judge gave the jury proper instructions and guidance about how they should reach a verdict-this includes how to weigh up the evidence,advice on specific points of law,what level of agreement between them is acceptable and so on.Occasionally,judges omit key details or display bias and this can be a source of appeal on the grounds that the jury were misdirected.
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Who makes the final decision in the court of law the Judge or the Jury?
In a court of law, the final decision is typically made by the judge if it is a bench trial (no jury). In cases with a jury, the final decision is made collectively by the jury based on the evidence presented and the law as instructed by the judge.
Grand jury and traverse jury?
A grand jury is a group of people that are selected and sworn in by a court. A traverse jury is a trial jury selected to serve on a court case in civil or criminal court.
The jury is instructed by the judge to declare the defendant not guilty if there is any what?
REASONABLE doubt.
What jury serves in the Supreme court?
The Supreme Court does not use a jury. The Supreme Court is involved in interpretations of the US constitution. A jury would not help.
Can jurors be swayed by smooth talking lawyers?
All a jury has to go on is what is said in court. However if a jury is doing its job properly they will focus on the EVIDENCE as stated in court by the witnesses and the guidance given to them by the presiding Judge and not what is said by the lawyers. However, in reality a jury will not be able to ignore what is said by the lawyers as they make their respective cases.
How do you show respect to the jury .As an Observe Do you have to stand in court when the jury enters the court .?
My honor ?
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.
What can you do if a case has been no billed by grand jury?
Little or nothing. After presentation of the case to the Grand Jury "probable cause" was NOT found by a jury consisting of your peers. You could try suing the perpetrator in civil court for damages.
In a trial why does the judge read the verdict before the jury announces it?
There are specific documents that must be agreed upon and signed by the foreman of the jury before a verdict is valid. The judge reads the material to be certain everything is in order before a verdict is allowed to be read aloud in court and entered into the court record. If the documents are not properly filled out and signed the jury is remanded back to the jury room to complete the process as required.
In which courts can a jury sit?
Jury trials are available at all levels of the court EXCEPT Appeals Court and Supreme Court levels.
What is a jury verdict?
The word 'verdict' refers to the judgment rendered by the court.
Can i be excuse from jury duty if my daughter having surgery?
The court will have a form and you can get it from the jury commissioner. They will suspend the the original date to a later court jury summons.
