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The killing of one human being by another., One who kills another; a manslayer.
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How did the jury know the rules that spell that out the meaning of homicide?
The killing of one human being by another., One who kills another; a manslayer.
What do you need to prove someone is guilty of a homicide?
Enough evidence is needed to convince a jury beyond a reasonable doubt that the person committed the homicide.
What is meant by Justifiable homicide and excusable homicide?
I'm not familiar with the term "Excusable" Homicide. Justifiable Homicide occurs when it is ruled (usually a Grand Jury) that a death of someone was proper and occurred within the bounds of law (i.e.: the shooting death of an armed bank robber by a police officer).
What does open murder mean?
It's law enforcement 'slang' meaning an UN-SOLVED homicide. It also can be a legal term for when a prosecutor doesn't specify the degree of murder but instead leaves it up to a jury/judge to decide.
What are the qualification of Grand Jury?
To serve on a Grand Jury the rules for selecting members are the same as selecting regular trial jury pools. There are no 'special' qualifications.
Is murder to save another life legal?
"Murder" is illegal. You'd have to convince a jury that it was "justifiable homicide" and there was no other choice.
What is the meaning of juror?
A member of a jury; a juryman., A member of any jury for awarding prizes, etc.
Can a jury trail have 13 jurors in a jury box?
Yes, if one is an alternate juror, meaning a juror who is there to fill in if one of the 12 jurors cannot complete their jury service.
Is evidence of a prior hung jury admissible?
I think the word "evidence" is mis-used in the question but, yes, unless the judge rules that information inadmissable, the jury can be advised that they are re-trying a case that originally resulted in a hung jury.
What is the role of the judge in a jury trial?
In a jury trial, the jury determines what facts are true. The judge plays a referee and determines what is admissible at law, what law is relevant, and makes sure the trial is run by the rules. In a jury trial, the judge performs both roles.
What are the function of the coroner's jury?
The function of a coroner's jury is to determine the cause and manner of a person's death. They review evidence, hear testimony from witnesses, and make a decision based on the evidence presented. The jury's decision helps the coroner or medical examiner in determining if the death was natural, accidental, suicide, or homicide.
What are the rules for employers and how much are jurors paid for jury duty?
In general an employer must allow you the time off from the job to answer the summons to serve on the jury, but is not required to pay you for the time off.
