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Jury
Jury
Jury
The judge hears evidence provided on both sides, and makes rulings on the law. In the case of bench trials, they also decide on the verdict. They run the court room.
Appellate court
Previous Judicial Decisions
Previous Judicial Decisions
The trial stage in juvenile court involves presenting evidence and arguments to support the case. The judge hears the evidence, considers relevant laws, and makes a decision on the juvenile's guilt or innocence. If found guilty, the judge will determine the appropriate sentence or disposition for the juvenile.
It depends on the type of court. Ultimately the Judge has the final say in a criminal court.
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Questions of fact are usually resolved by a jury. Questions of law are usually resolved by a judge. So if the law is clear, but the evidence and facts need to be interpreted to determine an outcome, it is a jury question. If it is unclear what law applies, it is a question for a judge.
makes legal decisions on the basis of earlier decisions by other courts