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Whichever court you are being tried in determines your sentence.
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In a civil trial the jury determines whether the defendant is what?
innocent or guilty. innocent there are no re-percussions. guilty you will have to pay the debt for what you are being sued for. you may also be ordered to pay court costs and attorney fees.
When the verdict is guilty the judge determines what?
sentence
What happens to a person that is not proven guilty or innocent?
In court trials, the two outcomes are either "guilty" or "not guilty". Therefore, any one who is not found to be guilty is declared to be not guilty and will be free to leave the court. There is not verdict of "innocent" in virtually any court in the world.
Can you plea innocent in traffic court?
In traffic court you can plead in the following manner: Guilty - Not Guilty - No Contest - or (in some traffic courts) Guilty With An Explanation.
Can you change A plea from not guilty to guilty a week before my court hearing at the magitrate?
Yes, you can change your plea to guilty at any time up to - and including - your court appearance.
What type of court had no jury and you were presumed guilty?
Kangaroo court
Who determines quilt in a bench trial?
Since no jury is present during a bench trial, it is solely the judge who decides guilty or not guilty.
What is your recourse if the Court of Appeals finds you guilty?
If the court of appeals finds a person guilty it is usually their last recourse. An attorney will be able to help the defendant decide what to do in the case they are found guilty.
Which branch of government determines federal court jurisdictions?
The Legislative Branch determines court jurisdiction except where the Constitution specifies otherwise.
What is it called when a court makes a final not guilty decision in a case?
Well the jury decides the verdict, guilty or not guilty. Is that what you mean?
What is it called when a court makes a final guilty decision in a case?
Well the jury decides the verdict, guilty or not guilty. Is that what you mean?
How is the court system organized?
One lawyer defends the person accused of a crime while another, the prosecutor, give reasons why he or she should be found guilty. A jury made up of 12 people decides guilt or innocence. A judge presides over the court trial and determines the sentence or punishment. If someone is found guilty, punishment starts immediately but they can appeal the decision with another judge.
