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What is the difference between an acquittal and a hung jury?
An acquittal is when the judge (in a bench trial) or the jury (in a jury trial) finds the defendant not guilty. The defendant has to go through the whole trial before he is acquitted. A dismissal is when the judge throws out the case before going to trial for a specific reason (lack of evidence for example.) The dismissal happens before there is even a trial. Good question, hope this answer helps.
How many jury can make you not guilty?
Unless there is a mistrial or a new trial is ordered after a conviction is appealed, there is only one trial per defendant per set of charges. An acquittal (finding of "not guilty") cannot be appealed. This is the same whether the trial is heard by a judge (a bench trial) or a jury.
A defendant has the right to be judged by which of these?
In a jury trial - by a jury of his peers. If the defendant choses a Bench Trial then he will be judged by the Judge.
Is a bench trial for armed robbery better than a jury trial?
It depends on the case. If it is a case where the defendant is likable and there aren't many technical legal issues at hand, or the judge is fairly harsh, a jury trial would be better. If it is a case where legal technicalities are a big issue, or the judge is fairly defense friendly, or the defendant is particularly scary to the general public, you probably want a bench trial. You should discuss the pros and cons with your attorney. He/she will have a better grasp on the law at issue, the jury pool in the area, and the reputation of the judge.
Can a bench warrant be issued prior to trial?
Yes. Bench warrants are normally issued when the defendant does not appear for a court date, be it arraignment, trial, motions hearings, etc.
What is the best thing to do in murder trials jury or no jury?
It's sometimes thought that a "bench trial" is a better choice if the case is overly technical, or if there are circumstances to the case that might make a jury unsympathetic to the defendant.
What isBench warrant issued hearing trial vacate?
A bench warrant is issued because of the non-appearance of the defendant then - obviously, without a defendant, the hearing/trial date is "vacated" (cancelled).
How do you buy a better bench on the sims freeplay?
Buy a better counter. Bench is British English for counter.
Does a magistrate have authority to dismiss charges against an accused?
If a defendant is eligible for a bench trial or trial by judge, the magistrate then has the authority to dismiss charges against the accused if evidence warrants it. If the defendant issues a written statement that he or she wishes to forgo a jury trial, the government agrees and the court approves, a bench trial can convene.
Would it be better to have a wood bench or an iron bench in a humid, hot area of the country?
A wooden bench would most likely be better, the iron bench would heat up and be uncomfortable to sit on, as well as rust.
When do you have a trial by judge?
In most cases, you have the right to a trial by jury, but this is not a requirement. In a criminal case, if the defendant opts to have a bench trial, there will be no jury. In a civil case, if neither party requests a jury, it will be a bench trial.
Can a bench warrant be issued for failure to appear in court for a child support case where the summons was sent in the mail but never personally served on the defendant?
If it were sent certified mail, yes, but normal mail, probably no. Most bench warrants require a summons served with a signature before they file a bench warrant.
