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Juries empanelled to hear cases in criminal couirts are known as PETIT JURIES. A petit jury is an old-fashioned name for the jury thst hears a lawsuit or criminal prosecution. Petit is the French term meaning "small", to distinguish it from a "grand" jury, which performs other duties, mainly to return an indictment or not. A person on a petit jury is part of the most common type of jury service. See: http://definitions.uslegal.com/p/petit-jury/
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What are the decisions made by a jury?
They are called VERDICTS.
What are the names of jury verdicts besides guilty or not guilty?
That's it! There are no other verdicts. Guilty or Not Guilty is the only choice.
What do you think about the requirement for jury verdicts to be unanimous - do you think jury verdicts should be unanimous Why or why not?
The requirement for jury verdicts to be unanimous is a fundamental aspect of the justice system. Some argue that unanimity ensures fair and just decisions, as it reflects the collective agreement of all jurors. Others believe that allowing for non-unanimous verdicts could lead to quicker resolutions and prevent hung juries. Ultimately, the decision on whether jury verdicts should be unanimous or not depends on the balance between ensuring justice and efficiency in the legal process.
In federal court trials must jury verdicts be unanumous?
Yes, the verdict must be unanimous.
How often does a judge overturn a jury verdict?
Judges overturn jury verdicts infrequently, as they typically defer to the jury's decision. However, in cases where there is a legal error or misconduct, a judge may overturn a jury verdict.
What are the different verdicts that a jury can decide?
The jury can give two verdicts, guilty, or not guilty in a criminal trial. They are typically given a set of charges that they have to give a verdict on. Some allow them to convict on a lessor included charge. Meaning if someone is charged with first degree murder, they could convict of second degree murder. If the jury cannot decide on a verdict, it can be ruled a hung jury. At that point the trial can start all over again with a new jury. In a civil trial, the jury determine if they are liable or not liable.
What trial shall not be trial by jury?
Custody cases are cases that are not decided upon by a jury. Traffic court cases are also not cases decided upon by a jury.
How were medieval punishments decided?
by the jury
What has the author Bethel Erastus-Obilo written?
Bethel Erastus-Obilo has written: 'Reason curve, jury competence, and the English criminal justice system' -- subject(s): Verdicts, Law reform, Jury
Why do you think verdicts should be unanimous?
Becuase, if I am correct, it must take all of the jury to convict someone of murder; unanimous means all.
Who is the sentence decided by in a capital offense?
The Jury.
What is a decided case?
a decided case is when the people decid if you go to jail or you have to pay a fine this is decided by a jury
