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What types of cases are defendants in Virginia entitled to a trial by jury?
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- A criminal trial in which the plea is "not guilty"
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Why are juries only used in trial courts?
Because in the federal court system, District Courts are the lowest level of courts of original jurisdiction. Therefore, Constitutionally, defendants appearing for trial before District Courts are entitled to a trial by jury.
Do defendants get address of jurors?
In most cases, defendants do not receive the addresses of jurors. This is to protect the privacy and safety of jurors and their families. The court typically provides limited information about jurors to both parties involved in the trial.
Is the right to a speedy trial ONLY for criminal cases?
Yes, it is guaranteed by the Constitution to ensure that criminal defendants are not incarcerated for lengthy times awaiting court action.
What percentage of criminal cases go to trial?
The answer to that depends on the type of crime, the state you are in, and the defendants ability to cooperate. That being said, the number of criminal cases that actually go to trial is quite low. This is because many cases are settled with plea bargains before ever making it to trail. A trial is a very costly and long undertaking so it is much easier to avoid it when possible.
Did the defendants get a fair trial in the Boston massacre?
Opinions on whether the defendants received a fair trial in the Boston Massacre vary. Some argue that the trial was fair because the defense was able to present evidence and witnesses, and the jury acquitted two of the defendants. Others believe the trial was biased, as it took place during a period of intense anti-British sentiment, and the defense attorneys faced hostility from the public and the jury.
What people protested the sacco vanzetti trial because the defendants supposedly had been denied?
C. A Fair Trial
What kind of trial is everyone entitled to?
speedy trial
Do all people accused of crimes in the US get trials by juries?
Yes they do.Added: Not necessarily - juveniles whose cases are being heard in juvenile court do not have that option. Also, defendants may waive a jury trial and request a "bench trial" instead.
What is it called when the defendants trial is moved to another jurisdiction?
Moving a trial to another jurisdiction is called a "change of venue."
If a juvenile is waived to adult court do they still have a right to trial by jury?
Yes, they have all the rights in trial court that all defendants possess.
Defendants awaiting trial who aren't required to post bail may be released on what?
Personal recognizance.
What is the sentence structure is this sentence's of the defendants in the trial jumped up and accused his lawyer of lying?
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