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In most democratic countries, anyone can request a jury trial for a serious criminal charge, such as aggravated assault, fraud or robbery. Lesser criminal offenses such as disorderly conduct may not have a legal guarantee to jury trial, depending on the jurisdiction.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoYes, in MOST misdemeanor cases and in ALL felony cases you can be tried by jury. Traffic offenses might be a little different depending upon your state.
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What is a jury consultant?
"Throughout a trial, a jury consultant will work with a laywer as a commentator or a reviewer of how the lawyer worked with a jury." A jury consultant is someone who has done extensive jury research. A lawyer will employ them to assist in selecting the jury and for assistance with the jury throughout the trial.
If you ask a jury Raise your hand if you think I am innocent You can then dismiss all the jury members who do not raise their hand because of innocent until proven guilty?
No, you cannot directly ask a jury, or address individuals on a jury, a question once the trial has started. If this is attempted the judge will order the jury to disregard the remarks and warn you not to ask the jury questions-it is contempt of court if you persisted. The jury is not on trial and you will leave a bad impression ie. that you are trying to be too clever.You can ask the jury questions only in jury selection.
What is a regular trial jury called?
Another name for a trial jury is "a panel of one's peers". To be fair, the court tries to have people on the jury that are educated and willing to participate in a fair trial.
What is the difference between a jury trial and a bench trial?
In a jury trial, the case is heard and decided by a group of impartial individuals (the jury). In a bench trial, the case is heard and decided by a judge without a jury. The judge determines the outcome based on the evidence and arguments presented in court.
Which right is protected by the Seventh Amendment?
The right to a jury trial and a fair hearing.
What guarantees trial by jury?
Trial by jury is guaranteed by the first amendment.
What is the only exception to the guarantee of a trial by jury?
Article 3, Section 2:"The trial of all crimes, except in cases of impeachment, shall be by jury." This means that every crime will be a trial by jury except for cases of impeachment.Impeach: to charge someone with a public offense
Trial by jury and natural rights?
The right to a trial by jury is a right to all citizens in the United States. The trial by jury is part of the criminal procedure.
Why do you have trial by jury?
It depends on the parties in a case to demand for the Jury Trial. It is the plaintiffs right to demand for the Jury or Judge Trial. If the case is involved trial of a heinous crime or matter of public importance, case will be tried by the Jury.
What is trial by jury and where is it in the constitution?
Trial by jury is the right of Americans to be tried for their crimes and judged by a jury of their peers. Trial by jury is guaranteed in the 6th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
If you sending someone for five hundred dollars which amendment guarantees you a trial by jury?
the 7th Amendment
Is it the trial judges job to determine the credibility of a witness?
In a bench trial, yes. In a jury trial, this is up to the jury.
