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Many-most states have provisions whereby 'majority' verdicts are acceptable in minor (misdemeanor or traffic) trials, or they allow for juries of less than 12 jurors. Most(all?) still require full 12 member juries to hear felony cases.
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What states or countries allow majority verdicts in criminal trials?
There are a few countries that allow a majority rule by a jury. These countries are, Hong Kong, France, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and Norway.
Almost all criminal law is national law?
False. Although there are federal criminal laws, the vast majority of criminal laws are promulgated by the states.
Is this statement False The majority of criminal laws in the US are enacted by states?
No. The statement is true.
What is the vote needed by a petit jury to reach a decision?
Federal criminal juries need to reach a unanimous decision, but the courts have ruled that state criminal juries can have less than unanimous. Only two states allow this. Louisiana and Oregon allow 10-2 verdicts.
Do all jurors have to agree in order to find someone not guilty?
No. Indeed in Scottish law there is provision for a 3rd outcome: Not Proven. It was once the case that juries had to be unanimous, but now they have majority verdicts. Sometimes a majority decision cannot be reached.
What organization do you think the Scottsboro Boys chose to help them appeal their verdicts?
The Communist Party of the United States of America (CPUSA) ~APEX
What is the legal age to file a complaint without a parent signature in Louisiana?
Define "complaint." At your age the police would accept your "complaint" (i.e.: report) of a criminal offense committed against you, but for any civil law-type actions you would have to at least be the age of "legal majority" in Georgia, which in most states is 18 years of age.
Does WV accept wills made in FL?
If the will meets the requirements in WV there shouldn't be a problem. The majority of the states have similar laws and I see nothing in the WV code that will prevent them from honoring it.
Where can I find information about becoming a CNA?
Once certification is achieved, it is possible to transfer your certification to the majority of states, and states that do not accept transfers usually have the option to challenge the exam. Therefore, becoming a CNA offers great flexibility in employment location.
What is a list of states that make up a majority?
There is no such list. Any combination of 26 states constitutes a majority.
Who are the majority of probationers in us?
The majority of probationers in the United States are:
When was United States Army Criminal Investigation Command created?
United States Army Criminal Investigation Command was created in 1971.
