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The grand jury never decides guilt. The grand jury decides whether or not to indict, based on the sufficiency of evidence.

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Why do people commit suicide when the are sexually abused?

Very often the guilt of sexual abuse is transferred to the child by the abuser. The child is told that he or she has a 'secret' and mustn't tell anyone about the abuse. Afterwards the child naturally feels dirty and shameful despite the fact that the child is innocent and the abuser the guilty party. Unless the abuse is discovered, the abuser punished and the child undergoes a healing process (either through counselling, psychotherapy or similar treatment) they can harbour this guilt right through their life, even into late adulthood. Occasionally the abused child's guilt ends up as depression, as the body and mind's way of coping with the untreated 'shame' of abuse. If the depression takes hold, and is severe enough, thoughts of suicide can result. .


Are guilt trips emotional abuse?

Guilt condems the spirit of a person. It's unfair. Yes, I would say that guilt trips are a form of emotional abuse. Escape to a healthy relationship!


Who is job is it to decide innocence or guilt?

Judge


Can grand gury determine whether defendant in criminal case is guilty?

No, a Grand Jury determines whether there is probable cause, and if a prosecutor has enough evidence to bring the case to trial. A petit jury determines the guilt or innocence of a defendant.


What is A question a court is asked to decide?

Guilt or innocence.


If a person is indicted by a grand jury this means that the person is guilty of a crime right?

No. It means that the Grand Jury has found probable cause to believe that the person they are charging has committed the crime. A trial in a court of law will decide the defendant's guilt or innocence.


Does guilt fall into the category of abuse?

Guilt itself is not considered a form of abuse; rather, it is an emotional response that can arise from various situations. However, when guilt is manipulated or weaponized by someone to control, belittle, or harm another person—often seen in emotional or psychological abuse—it can contribute to an abusive dynamic. In such cases, the use of guilt can be a tactic employed by the abuser to maintain power over the victim. Ultimately, while guilt can exist independently as a feeling, its misuse can be part of an abusive relationship.


Can a grand jury tell you if you are innocent or guilty?

Grand juries do not decide guilt or innocence. They determine if enough evidence exists to formally charge you with a crime. There are two types of formal charges: presentments and indictments. For all practical purposes nowadays only indictments are produced by grand juries.


What was Catherine roerva pelzer's punishment?

Nothing other then the guilt she had to live with knowing what she did to her kids. There wasn't a lot of child abuse laws back in the day so there wasn't really a punishment she could have gotten.


What are the signs or symptoms of alcohol abuse?

There are many signs of alcohol abuse, including feelings of guilt, shame, and paranoia. Abusers also often black out.


Signs of emotional abuse?

Uncertainty, fear, guilt, shame, worry, lack of self respect.


Why are there so many people on a jury?

There are 12 people in a jury to decide guilt or innocence