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When do you need a grand jury?
YOU (individually) don't NEED and can't request, a Grand Jury. Grand Juries are convened at the direction of the government, not at the request of the defendant. A grand jury decides if there is enough evidence to stand trial.
What is a grand jury and what does it do?
A grand jury is a group of citizens (often 23) that is empowered to investigate potential criminal conduct in order to determine if criminal charges should be brought. Their job is to decide if there is probable cause to believe certain offences were commited. It is called a "grand" jury because it traditionally has more jurors than a trial jury.
In a felony case the purpose of a grand jury is to?
The Grand Jury is to decide if the evidence warrants prosecution.
After impeachment who has the power to remove president from office?
The House of Representatives act as the grand jury charging him or her with impeachment and the Senate is then the jury.
What amendment was the grand jury incorporated into after the American revolution?
5th amendment
What does it take for grand jury to convict some one for the death penalty?
The grand jury does not convict anyone of anything. The grand jury hears the evidence presented by the prosecutor. If the grand jury thinks the prosecutor has adequate evidence, then the grand jury indicts that person. A trial will then be held before a petite jury, or small jury. It is that jury that determines if someone will get the death penalty.
What does a witness do at a grand jury hearing?
They answer questions put to them by the prosecutor in charge of the grand jury and occasionally, answer questions from members of the grand jury itself.
When was Grand Jury Européen created?
Grand Jury Européen was created in 1996.
What is the conviction rate in a grand jury trail?
People are not convicted by the grand jury. The grand jury only listens to the evidence to see if there is enough for an indictment.
What is the process of collecting and presenting evidence in a grand jury investigation?
In a grand jury investigation, evidence is collected by prosecutors who present it to the grand jury. The grand jury then decides if there is enough evidence to bring charges against a suspect. The process is confidential and the grand jury's decision is based on a majority vote.
Am I supposed to capitalize grand jury?
When referring to a particular grand jury (i.e.: The Essex County Grand Jury), yes. When simply just referring to grand juries in general no, it is not necessary.
What is the purpose of the grand jury system in our government?
There are a few purposes of a grand jury. The main reason for having a grand jury is to make sure that there will be a fair trial.
No Bill by the grand jury?
Means that the Grand Jury declined, or failed, to indict the defendant.
What is the process of a grand jury?
A grand jury listens to evidence and decides if a trial is warranted.
What is different between a grand jury and a trial jury?
one is grand and one is not your welcome
What is the different between a grand jury and a trial jury?
one is grand and one is not your welcome
What is the difference between grand jury and a trial jury?
one is grand and one is not your welcome
