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What is it called when a jury finds someone not guilty when they know they are?
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What does a judge say if someone is not guilty?
The most common way I've heard it said: (in non-jury trials) "I find you guilty." (in jury trials) "You have been found guilty" or, "The jury finds you 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.
If a case in Michigan is reopened and dismissed is this considered a conviction?
No. A conviction is when the defendant pleads guilty or nolo, or a jury finds him guilty. Dismissed functions like a not guilty.
Does a jury decides if a person is guilty or not guilty?
Yes, a jury decides if a person is guilty or not guilty.
What is it called when a court makes a final not guilty decision in a case?
Well the jury decides the verdict, guilty or not guilty. Is that what you mean?
What is it called when a court makes a final guilty decision in a case?
Well the jury decides the verdict, guilty or not guilty. Is that what you mean?
The judgment given by the jury?
It is called the verdict. In a criminal case it will be Guilty or Not Guilty. In a civil case it will be Liable or Not Liable.
A what is the trial jury that decides whether the accused is guilty or not guilty?
Petit jury
What is the passive voice of the jury found him guilty?
"He was found guilty by the jury" is passive voice.
Why do criminals have lawyers?
(in the US) everyone is presumed innocent until PROVEN guilty, therefore, their clients are not guilty until the court (or the jury) finds them guilty. Under our system of justice EVERYONE is entitled to a vigorous defense against the charges against them.
What is the role of a jury in a criminal trial?
In a criminal trial the jury is the "finder of fact". This means that the jury, as one, determines what to believe and what actually happened. The jury will determine what crime was committed. For example, the jury will determine if a person is guilty of murder or manslaughter.
What is the role of jury?
the role of the jury is to deiced if guilty or not guilty.
