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What is the role of a judge in a jury trial?
The role of a judge in a jury trial is to see if the suspect get to life or die
What is the role of the grand jury in criminal cases in Texas?
The role of the Grand Jury is to hear the evidence that the state has against the accused and determine if probable cause exists to bring them to trial for the offense.
What is the role of jury?
the role of the jury is to deiced if guilty or not guilty.
Compare and contrast the functions of trial and appellate courts?
There are three major differences between trial-level courts and appellate-level courts: witnesses and exhibits, judges, and juries. Trial courts are the courts where cases start. In the trial court, both sides present evidence to show their version of what happened. Most of the evidence presented in the trial court comes from witnesses (people who answer questions relating to the case) and exhibits (items and documents connected to the case, such as pictures, clothes, weapons, papers, etc.). However, in the appellate courts, there are no witnesses, and no evidence is presented. In appellate courts, the lawyers simply argue legal and policy issues before the judge or a group of judges. In the trial courts, the lawyers present evidence and legal arguments to persuade the jury in a jury trial or the judge in a bench trial. The second difference between the two courts is the judges. In trial courts, there is one judge in the courtroom. That judge decides what evidence can and cannot be used and often decides the outcome of the case. In most jurisdictions, appeals are decided by more then one judge. The last major difference between the trial courts and the appellate courts is the role of the jury. A jury is a group of citizens who listen to the facts and make decisions about the case. A jury is sometimes used in trial courts to help decide the case. In a criminal trial, the jury decides whether a person is guilty or not guilty. A criminal trial involves the government (the state of Indiana, for example) bringing charges against someone who committed a crime, such as robbery, murder, or drunk driving. In a civil trial, the jury decides whether a person is liable (legally responsible for damages) or not liable (not responsible). Individuals or companies who cannot settle a dispute file a document called a complaint to start a civil trial. Divorce, car accidents, and traffic violations are some of the most common types of civil cases. There can be a jury in either a civil or criminal trial. However, there is no jury in the appellate courts. Appellate judges determine the outcome of all appeals. A big misunderstanding about the appellate courts is that they simply rehear the case over again, evidence and all. But the truth is that appellate courts do not rehear the facts of the case. Appellate courts focus on questions of law, NOT on questions of facts like the trial courts. The appellate judges want to know whether the law was applied accurately. The appellate court overrules a trial court decision only if a very important legal error was made in the trial court. In some cases, the appellate court judges might believe that the outcome of the trial court should have been different, but if no legal errors were made, they will not overrule the lower court. The appellate judges make their decisions based only on legal arguments of how the law should be applied and interpreted.
What is the role of the judge in a jury trial?
The judge in a jury trial is responsible for ensuring that legal procedures are followed, ruling on objections and motions, and providing guidance to the jury on the law. The judge also decides on legal issues, such as admissibility of evidence, and issues jury instructions to guide the jury in reaching a verdict.
What is the role of a witness in the state trial courts?
To appear when and where subpoeaned and give truthful testimony to the questions that are asked of them - and not to leave the jurisdiction of the court unless/until excused by the trial judge.
What are the role of Court of appeals in mauritius?
appeals courts review decisions of trial courts for errors of law.
What function does a judge assume when presiding over a non-jury trial?
He becomes the "Trier of Fact."AnswerIn a non-jury trial the judge has two roles.The "finder of fact" parallels the role of the jury. A judge's other role is to determine what the applicable law is and then apply the law to the facts.
What is the senate's role in impeachment?
The US Senate serves as the court, and the jury, for the trial that follows impeachment (accusal) by the House of Representatives.
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 federal and state courts?
Federal courts hear cases involving violation of Federal Statutes - State courts hear violations of statutes promulgated by their state legislatures.
Can grand gury determine whether defendant in criminal case is guilty?
No, a grand jury does not determine guilt or innocence. Its role is to decide whether there is enough evidence to indict someone and proceed to trial. The trial jury is responsible for determining guilt or innocence based on the evidence presented during the trial.
