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Who gets dismissed during jury duty before deliberation?
Almost every jury consists of the chosen primary jurorsPLUS additional ALTERNATE jurors (the number depends on the projected length of the trial). After the prosecution and defense rest their cases, but before the jury deliberation actually begins, the alternate jurors are dismissed. Only the PRIMARY JURORS deliberate the case. The alternate jurors only duty is to step in and take the place of a primary juror in case of an unforeseen illness or accident renders a primary juror unable to continue hearing the presentation of the case in court.
Which Juror voted not guilty first towards the end in Act 3 of Twelve Angry Men?
Juror #1o agrees with juror #12 and changes his vote to Not Guilty without any hoopla attached. You may have the number wrong for the juror you are attributing the quote to.
Is there such a thing as a permanent juror?
No, there is no such thing as a permanent juror in a legal system. Jurors are typically selected for a specific trial and are then discharged once the trial concludes. They may be called for jury duty multiple times throughout their lives, but they are not permanent jurors.
Can a person who has a felony background testify against a person in front of a grand jury?
Certainly, a person with a felony background can be brought to testify in any court, including a grand jury. It is then up to the members of the jury to decide how much credence to give that person's testimony.Added: It would be most unusual that a citizen gets to testify in front of a 'regular' grand jury.Unless it is a special investigative grand jury, empanelled with a specific mission assigned to it, under normal circumstances, only the prosecutor and the investigating law enforcement officer get to give testimony in a grand jury, and then, only to establish to the jury that the probable cause for the charge exists.
What type of jury is used for a person accused of a serious crime?
If the procedure happens to exist in that particular state, the individual will first be indicted by a GRAND JURY. When brought to trial their case will be tried by a PETIT JURY. In states with no Grand Jury system, only a Petit Jury is involved.
What is the difference between innocent and not guilty?
Innocent means you are innocent of a crime.. That is you did not commit it. A court (jury/judge) will not find someone "innocent". They can't say that you did not commit a crime, they can only decide for "not guilty" if the evidence presented is enough that you are believed to have committed a crime (guilty) or not (not guilty).
Who decides the facts in the case?
In a jury trial, the jury (petit jury) would determine which facts are (most likely) true or fabricated, as well as determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant. In a trial without a jury, this role would be carried out by the judge or magistrate.
What was Williams v Mississippi case questioning?
Assuming that Henry Williams was black, how is it possible that he could have received a fair trial from his so-called "peers," when the Trial Jury AND the Petit Jury was all-white? Furthermore, the poll tax virtually ensures that only those with the ability to afford a poll tax can be seated on a jury, since it is a juror requirement. This is one of the purposes of the poll tax and the literacy test written in the state constitution.
Which type of jury only reviews evidence?
Grand Jury.
Does the jury decide on a death sentence or life sentence or just guilty or not guilty verdict?
The jury does not directly decide on a death sentence or life sentence. If a defendant is found guilty, there will be a separate sentencing phase where the jury will consider evidence and decide on the appropriate punishment, which could include the death penalty or a life sentence.
What Is the Jury For In Total Drama Island?
Their is no Jury Only a final Challenge
Can the victims widow get the evidence presented to Grand Jury?
Not in person. She should speak with the prosecutor handling the prosecution of the case. ONLY the prosecutor gets to decide what they will present to a Grand Jury in order to gain an indictment.
