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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.
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If grand jury is doing inditement can they reduce the charge?
A grand jury can not reduce a charge. Only the judge can make decisions like that. The grand jury can make suggestions to the judge and the judge can decide for or against it.
What is the definition of criminal information?
A criminal information is a criminal charge that is brought by prosecutor rather than by a grand jury. A charge from a grand jury is called an indictment.
What does a witness do at a grand jury hearing?
They answer questions put to them by the prosecutor in charge of the grand jury and occasionally, answer questions from members of the grand jury itself.
What criminal charge starts with j?
jury tampering is a criminal charge that starts with "j"
Can a Grand Jury formally charge a person?
yes
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."
Can grand jury indictment be thrown out due to bias?
A grand jury indictment is a charge issued by a grand jury in a criminal case. Typically, the jury determines whether enough evidence exists to formally charge the suspect with a criminal crime. Grand jury indictments are not dismissed by the court but in a formal hearing, a defense team can argue against any bias.
What is an Allen charge?
An Allen charge is an instruction intended to prevent a hung jury by encouraging jurors in the minority to reconsider their verdict.
Should the jury be given a criminal's past records and why?
No, the defendant is being tried on the charge that is before the jury, and the past history of the defendant does not, and should not be applied.
What is Judge's charge mean in a court of Law?
what is jury instructions in a federal negligence action/
How do you get out of a alcohol possession charge?
Only way would be to convince the judge (or jury) that you weren't in possession of it.
Who writes the charge to the jury?
The judge presiding over the trial, with input from both the defense and the prosecutor.
