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How many jurors hear a trial How are they chosen?
12They are chosen randomAdded: They ARE all chosen at random - but that was not the question.The number of jurors hearing a specific type of trial can vary greatly depending on the state and the court system involved. Some states require as few as 7 jurors for some criminal and/or civil trials while others will vary from that number up to 12 jurors for serious offenses and capital crimes.
What type of cases does the supeme court hear first?
cases on constitutional matters
What is the power to hear only cases of a specific type?
Jurisdiction
What type of cases does the court of international trade hear?
Civil cases involving tariffs and trade
What type of cases does supreme courts hear?
The Supreme Court hears any cases that involve the interpretation of the Constitution.
Why are their only a 6 person jury?
State law calls for only 6 jurors and 1 alternate for all criminal cases except capital cases. the US Supreme Court held in Williams vs Florida that 6 jurors are sufficient under the 6th Amendment. Interestingly, an eminent domain case gets 12 jurors. If the state is going to take your house and pay you for it you get 12 jurors; if you're facing life in prison 6 will do.
What type of case do state courts have jurisdiction over?
State courts hear any and all cases having to do with the laws of their particular state which were passed by their state legislature. They do not hear cases involving the laws of other states nor do they hear Federal cases.
A type of jurisdiction that permits a court to hear any kind of case?
There is not a jurisdiction that allows a court to hear any type of case. Even the Supreme Court is limited in the types of cases they hear.
What type of cases do the courts of appeal have original jurisdiction?
They don't. Appeals courts ONLY hear cases appealed to them from lower/inferior courts.
What is a type of jury with more than 12 jurors?
Petit.
What type of maternity wear works best for petite woman?
There are sections at maternity clothing stores especially for petite woman.
What type of cases can the Supreme Court of Texas hear?
Any appellate cases arising out of Texas state civil or juvenile matters. Texas is somewhat unusual in that it has two courts-of-last-resort, the Texas Supreme Court for civil cases and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for criminal cases.
