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If i was the accused. is my chances better if i have a grand jury or just a jury?
A grand jury is usually only used in a closed hearing. If the hearing is open to the public, chances are you will have a regular jury. The chances of you being indicted depends completely upon the crime committed, the ability of your lawyer and the defendant's lawyer, and the people on the jury. If you are looking for someone to tell you it'll be okay, that can't be provided with the information you gave, and if you committed a crime, chances are you will be indicted. Everyone is somewhat biased in one way or another, therefore a jury is never completely neutral. Good luck. *i have no legal experience, though i am attending law school*
Can family members of the victim attend a grand jury hearing?
The family members will not be able to speak or testify. Pre-Trial conferences are not necessarily conducted in a courtroom setting, but, unless they are declared closed to onlookers, virtually ALL proceedings conducted in 'open court' are open to the public.
What makes up a grand jury and how does it function in the legal system?
A grand jury is a group of citizens who review evidence presented by prosecutors to determine if there is enough evidence to bring criminal charges against a person. The grand jury operates in secret and its proceedings are not open to the public. If the grand jury decides there is enough evidence, they will issue an indictment, which allows the case to proceed to trial.
How can you make a complaint to the federal grand jury?
You may contact the U. S. attorney's office in your area. Ask them to open an investigation as to your concerns. They will then decide if criminal charges exist which can be taken to a grand jury for indictment.
Is grand canyon open to the public today?
Yes, it is.
How can you reopen a case that went before the grand jury?
You cannot appeal a finding, or re-open a case, whiich has been presented to a Grand Jury and on which they have already ruled. If an indictment was handed down the only option the defendant has is to fight the case in court.
Can anyone attend a probate hearing?
Generally, yes. Probate courts are open to the public in most cases.
How do the courts of England and wales represent a fair trial?
Trial by jury and the trial is open to the public so that justice can be seen to be done.
In a secret indictment case how much of the evidence is allowed to be presented to the defendant before they go to trial?
All indictments are done in secret. That's why Grand Jury deliberations are not open to the public. The defense gets to see the evidence that will be presented against them during the process of "discovery."
What is an open finding?
A finding is the result reached by a jury or by a judge. An open finding is the conclusion of a coroner's jury that does not state the cause of death.
Can the jury read a verdict?
Yes, the jury can read a verdict in a court trial. Typically, the jury foreperson is responsible for delivering the verdict in open court, stating whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty based on the evidence presented during the trial. This process ensures transparency and allows all parties involved, including the defendant and the public, to hear the jury's decision.
Can the public attend ICC or ICJ trials?
Trials and hearing conducted by the courts or other governmental agencies are always open to the public unless the judge or hearing officer declares them "closed" for some exceptional reason (i.e.- juvenile testifying - classified information being testified to - etc).
