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What type of evidence is brought into court and seen by the jury as opposed to evidence that is described for the jury?
Direct Evidence
Which jury that determines whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty?
At law, in a jury trial, the jury makes findings of factand the judge makes conclusions of law. In a bench trial, the judge makes both findings of fact and conclusions of law.To distinguish this type of jury from the grand jury, it is sometimes known as a petit jury. Also, less formally than the law French, it is known as a jury of one's peers.
What is the decision of a jury?
A petit jury is the same thing as a trial jury. This is a panel of jurors selected by lawyers and a judge to hear evidence and fact concerning either a civil or criminal case. They are charged with determining either guilt or innocence, pro or con or whatever decision they are charged with.
Is district jury duty the same as petit jury duty?
Yes, district jury duty typically refers to service on a petit jury, which is a type of jury that hears cases in a district court. Petit juries are responsible for determining the facts of a case in civil and criminal trials, whereas grand juries, another type of jury, are involved in deciding whether there is enough evidence to indict someone. Thus, while "district jury duty" and "petit jury duty" are closely related, they refer to the same jury service in the context of district courts.
What type of jury decides the fate of a defendant beyond a reasonable doubt?
A petit jury in a criminal trial decides whether or not a defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The other type of jury, the Grand Jury, decides whether or not there is sufficient evidence to bring charges against a defendant prior to the trial. It does not decide whether or not the defendant is guilty. Therefore the Grand Jury is not bound by the standard of beyond a reasonable doubt.
In what type of court is a case first judged?
Generically, the "entry level" court is called a trial court. There, a judge or jury determines facts from the evidence presented (testimony, documents, other physical evidence, inferences from other evidence). If it is bench trial, the judge applies applicable law to the facts and makes a determination based upon which party has the burden of proof. If a jury trial, the judge instructs the jury on the law to apply, and the jury goes through a similar process until a decision is reached.
Is there a loophole that South Park Mexican Carlos Coy's case would fall under?
No. Unfortunately, this type of case is the only type in the history of US courts that requires no physical evidence, no witnesses, no victim testimony, nothing other than the jury's belief that the defendant is guilty.
What is the difference between Grand Jury and Trial Jury?
A normal (petit) jury hears evidence of a case after the arrest and arraignment of the accused.A grand jury hears evidence before the case is filed and may issue indictments based on the evidence presented by the prosecutor alone.Additionally. . .A petit jury merely listens to testimony presented as well as instructions of the judge. It then renders decisions based on the evidence and judge's instructions. Besides criminal cases, it also hears civil cases.A grand jury gets to ask questions of witnesses and can actually start their own investigations into matters not even presented by the prosecutor. (Prosecutors normally attempt to take charge of the jury but it is actually the jury who is in charge.) After hearing the evidence it either bills (indicts), no bills (does not indict), or passes (takes no action), not by a unanimous vote as in criminal cases but by 9 out of 12 as in civil cases. (An indictment merely means the jury believes there is sufficient evidence to hold the subject over for trial.) Grand juries are fun and very interesting to be on, petit juries usually not so.
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.
In a bench trial the?
In a bench trial, a judge serves as the sole decision-maker, evaluating the evidence and determining the verdict without a jury. This type of trial is often preferred for its efficiency and the judge's expertise in legal matters. The judge not only rules on the admissibility of evidence but also interprets the law and applies it to the facts of the case. Bench trials are common in civil cases and some criminal cases where the parties waive their right to a jury trial.
What is called a 12 member jury?
Grand Jury is the type of jury with more than twelve jurors.
How does the jury affect the judge's decision?
The judge's function in a trial by jury, is to rule on matters of law and evidence and ensure the trial is conducted properly in accordance with applicable law. But, it is the jury's verdict which IS the final decision. Depending upon the type of trial the judge MAY have some leeway in in sentencing or levying a punishment or fine.
