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What is the role of a judge how does the jurys verdict affect the judges decision?
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∙ 6y ago
The judge's function in a trial by jury, is to rule on matters of law and evidence and ensure the trial is conducted properly in accordance with applicable law. But, it is the jury's verdict which IS the final decision. Depending upon the type of trial the judge MAY have some leeway in in sentencing or levying a punishment or fine.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoJuries don't "help" judges. Juries hear all the evidence - deliberate what they have heard and/or seen - render a verdict - and deliver the verdict to the judge - who pronounces the verdict.
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What is the decision of a jury in a court of law called?
The decision of the jury is called a verdict. The decision of a judge is called her ruling or holding.
How does the jury's verdict affect the judges decision?
The jury's verdict affects the judge's decision for sentencing by helping the judge determine the defendant's guilt or innocence.
What you call the decision of the judge or court?
A ruling, verdict, judgement or (simply) decision.
What is it called when a decision in a trial is made?
The decision of a judge or court is called a ruling.AnswerIts also referred to as a verdict.
What is called the decision of a judge or court?
Verdict (typically refers to a jury decision) or judgment(final decision of the court).
Should a jury follow a judges instruction in reaching a verdict in a criminal case?
When a judge gives the jury "instructions," what that means is that the judge is "instructing" the jury on the applicable law or laws which the jury must consider in deliberating their decision. The judge is NOT instructing them on how to rule.
What is a decision of a judge or court called?
Depending on the context, it is usually a verdict, a ruling, or a holding.
Is a decision reached at the end of a trial?
first the judge will tell your charge the verdict will decide and finally is the conviction
What was the judges decision The Outsiders?
The judge closed the case.
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.
What is the name for the formal decision of a jury trial or a judge in a bench trial?
The decision is generally called the "verdict." Once the verdict is delivered, if the person was found guilty, it leads to the sentencing phase of the procedure, where the judge rules on the appropriate punishment.
Decision of a Jude or court?
Decisions, though made by individual judges are always decisions of the court. That is why whether the decision is manifestly wrong ab initio, the judge is not sued for it but an appeal to a higher court is advised.
