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The Grand Jury
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Which type of grand jury indicts a person and says that person should go to jail for a crime?
(in the US) There is no such Grand Jury that possesses those pwers.
What does scathingly indicts mean?
Scathing is an adverb meaning harshly critical. An indictment is what a Grand Jury issues when finding that there is probable cause that someone has committed a crime. Put the two meanings together an you have your answer.
What group indicts people for major crimes?
grand jury Amendment V. (1791)
What does it take for grand jury to convict some one for the death penalty?
The grand jury does not convict anyone of anything. The grand jury hears the evidence presented by the prosecutor. If the grand jury thinks the prosecutor has adequate evidence, then the grand jury indicts that person. A trial will then be held before a petite jury, or small jury. It is that jury that determines if someone will get the death penalty.
What is grand jury indict?
.... it is known as a 'True Bill of Indictment.' Indictment by a grand jury is the manner in which the government charges individuals with commission of a crime. The prosecutor presents proofs before the members of the Grand Jury to convince them that sufficient evidence exists to charge an individual with a crime. If the Grand Jury agrees that the individual should be so charged it issues a written statement making the charges. The statement is called an indictment.
What is indictment by grand jury?
.... it is known as a 'True Bill of Indictment.' Indictment by a grand jury is the manner in which the government charges individuals with commission of a crime. The prosecutor presents proofs before the members of the Grand Jury to convince them that sufficient evidence exists to charge an individual with a crime. If the Grand Jury agrees that the individual should be so charged it issues a written statement making the charges. The statement is called an indictment.
Could Someone black age 25 accused of a crime with an all white jury all older is that a jury of her peers?
Yes it is.
If you go to the grand jury can you still drop the charges?
I don't believe the questioner understands the grand jury system. "You" never appear at a grand jury hearing - only the prosecutor who presents the facts of the case against you. If the grand jury finds probable cause that you committed the crime they will indict you. On the other hand - if they do not find that probable cause exists, they will "no bill" you and the charges will be dropped.
What are the duties of a criminal jury in a criminal case?
They hear charges against a person suspected of having committed a crime. If the grand jury believes there is sufficient evidence to bring the person to trial, they issue an indictment.
A group that determines whether to accuse someone of a crime is a group called what?
That group is called the grand jury.
Crime of trying to corrupt a jury?
Jury Tampering.
What is the Crime called when the jury are comprimised?
Jury Tampering.
