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Yes, evidence is crucial to a jury's decision-making process. It provides the factual basis upon which jurors can evaluate the credibility of the case presented by both the prosecution and defense. Jurors rely on evidence to determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant, ensuring that their verdict is grounded in facts rather than assumptions or biases. Ultimately, the strength and relevance of the evidence can significantly influence the outcome of a trial.
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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 type of jury only reviews evidence?
Grand Jury.
Is it possible that different conclusion can be inferred from the same evidence?
Yes. The evidence is presented in a courtroom. The jury hears it. The prosecutor presents his conclusion to the jury. The defense attorney presents his conclusion to the jury. The judge gives instructions to the jury. The jury goes to the jury room. The jury returns with the verdict. The term verdict is a fancy term for conclusion. Both sides heard the same evidence. The prosecutor presented evidence. The defense attorney presented evidence. In some cases there is a hung jury. That means one or more jurors heard the evidence and disagreed with the others and would not change his or her mind.
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.
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 is the process of a grand jury?
A grand jury listens to evidence and decides if a trial is warranted.
Can a judge overrule a jury decision in a court case?
Yes, in some cases, a judge can overrule a jury decision in a court case. This is known as a judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV) or a judgment as a matter of law. The judge may do this if they believe the jury's decision is not supported by the evidence presented during the trial.
What is the jury supposed to do?
A trial jury hears the evidence in a trial and deliberates to consider a verdict. A grand jury determines whether there is enough evidence for a criminal trial to proceed.
What happens when a grand jury indicts someone?
When a grand jury indicts someone, it means that they have found enough evidence to formally charge that person with a crime. This decision is based on the evidence presented to the grand jury by the prosecutor.
How do you enter evidence in a court case?
When you say a statement that includes evidence, your lawyer will then present the evidence to the jury.
Who is the group of people who decide a case after hearing the evidence?
Jury
Who presents evidence in a Grand Jury Indictment?
The Prosecution.
