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When do you have a trial by judge?
In most cases, you have the right to a trial by jury, but this is not a requirement. In a criminal case, if the defendant opts to have a bench trial, there will be no jury. In a civil case, if neither party requests a jury, it will be a bench trial.
The right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury is guaranteed by?
6th Amendment
Does anyone on trial have the right of a trial by jury?
Who do most Americans think made the first flag
A special jury that determines if there is enough evidence to bring to trial?
A jury doesn't decide that, a District Attorney usually decides that.Another View: In some jurisdictions you would be referring to a Grand Jury.
Which of the required all criminal cases to be tried in front of a jury?
No. A jury is not required for all criminal cases. A defendant can plead guilty or no contest and simply appear before a judge. A defendant can also wave his right to a jury trial and have the trial in front of a judge. A defendant simply has the right to a jury trial in most criminal cases in The United States. There may be a few misdemeanor cases where the penalty is small fine where he is not entitled to a jury trial.
Is it true In most states if neither party requests a jury there will be no jury trial?
true, they can request the judge to decide, in small claims you have to request a jury
Is the jury in the Casey Anthony trial sequestered?
When a jury is sequestered it is usually a hardship for the individuals. They are away from home and family and for the most part are isolated from the world outside. If there is no good reason for it, a judge will not order the jury sequestered. Most trials can proceed, integrity intact, without sequestering the jury members.
In the opening argument of a trial What is the most important concern?
The most important concern is the impact of the statement on the jury.
When someone is on trial can they ask for a jury?
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.
What colony had freedom of speech worship and trial by jury?
Most colonies had freedom of speech and every had trial by jury because of their English heritage. However, only Rhode Island had complete religious freedom in addition.
When a jury is not unanimous?
The expression in the US is that it is a "hung jury" which means there will have to be a new trial.
Can you only get a change of venue if you are going to trial before a jury?
Yes. A request for a change of venue is only appropriate if it can be demonstrated to the court that the jury pool of the court is tainted (usually by publicity surrounding the case) and the defendant might not receive a fair trial by an impartial jury. If it is a bench trial, the most you could do is request that the judge recuse himself in favor of another judge.
