Atticus Finch, Tom Robinson's lawyer in "To Kill a Mockingbird," believed that the jury would acquit Tom based on the evidence presented at the trial. He was confident in Tom's innocence and believed in the justice system.
The Jury.
A jury in a trial makes the same decisions as a judge would in a bench trial. Based on evidence, they decide if a person charged is guilty or innocent.
A trial cannot be dismissed. A case can be dismissed before it goes to trial. A judge can allow testimony if it is within the bounds of admissible evidence, regardless of whether or not that evidence was presented at a prior hearing or trial.
Defense counsel must be provided with evidence. If you are a spectator you must attend the trial and see for yourself what evidence is produced at trial.Defense counsel must be provided with evidence. If you are a spectator you must attend the trial and see for yourself what evidence is produced at trial.Defense counsel must be provided with evidence. If you are a spectator you must attend the trial and see for yourself what evidence is produced at trial.Defense counsel must be provided with evidence. If you are a spectator you must attend the trial and see for yourself what evidence is produced at trial.
A body of evidence would include all of the evidence of a particular trial. It may be physical evidence or it may be circumstantial evidence or a combination of both.
A trial with no jury (aka Trial by Judge or Bench Trial) is where the judge will act as the trier of fact and law. Basically, the presiding judge will determine what facts to believe and render a decision based on his view of the facts. The judge will generally hear the witnesses, go over the evidence, and give the weight and credibility of the evidence as he/she sees fit.
A trial with no jury (aka Trial by Judge or Bench Trial) is where the judge will act as the trier of fact and law. Basically, the presiding judge will determine what facts to believe and render a decision based on his view of the facts. The judge will generally hear the witnesses, go over the evidence, and give the weight and credibility of the evidence as he/she sees fit.
It is a piece of physical evidence presented at trial.
Exculpatory evidence at trial is evidence which helps to prove the innocence of the person on trial. The opposite word is inculpatory, evidence which proves his guilt.
Relevant evidence is ANY evidence which will tend to prove either the guilt (or innocence) of the defendant on trial. Therefore, anything that is not NOT relevant is NOT EVIDENCE and will not be admitted.
Thorndike believed that most learning is done through trial and error.
A "Mapp" hearing is a pre-trial hearing on whether or not to suppress a piece of evidence that is going to be introduced at trial. The evidence could be tangible evidence, such as an illegal substance, or intangible evidence, such as a confession.