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A trial judge is not required to accept a guilty plea. The judge has the discretion to reject a plea if it is not supported by a factual basis or if they believe that accepting the plea would not be in the interest of justice. Additionally, the judge must ensure that the plea is made voluntarily and intelligently. Ultimately, the decision to accept or reject a guilty plea rests with the judge's evaluation of the circumstances surrounding the plea.
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Can a judge overturn a verdict of not guilty in Arizona?
A jury verdict of 'guilty' signifies that it is probably a criminal trial. A judge cannot overturn a jury verdict in a criminal trial.
Which of the required all criminal cases to be tried in front of a jury?
No. A jury is not required for all criminal cases. A defendant can plead guilty or no contest and simply appear before a judge. A defendant can also wave his right to a jury trial and have the trial in front of a judge. A defendant simply has the right to a jury trial in most criminal cases in The United States. There may be a few misdemeanor cases where the penalty is small fine where he is not entitled to a jury trial.
Who determines quilt in a bench trial?
Since no jury is present during a bench trial, it is solely the judge who decides guilty or not guilty.
Who says that the person is not guilty?
Depending on the type of trial you were involved in it could be the Judge or it could be the Jury that finds you not guilty.
What does right to a trial mean?
It means that you can go back to the judge if you think you are not guilty.
A trial that is terminated before a verdict is reached?
It can be accomplished in three manners: The defendant pleads guilty - the judge declares a mis-trial - or the judge dismisses the charges.
What three pleas will the municipal court of georgia accept?
If you would like to plea not guilty to your case and have a bench trial, you may come in before your assigned date and fill out the proper paperwork. If you want to plea not guilty and have a jury trial, you will have to come to court on your assigned arraignment date to fill out the bind over order with the Judge
What is a jury trial?
A jury in a trial makes the same decisions as a judge would in a bench trial. Based on evidence, they decide if a person charged is guilty or innocent.
Is there a difference between pleading guilty and being convicted?
Yes - conviction is a judgment made by jury (or judge in a bench trial), but conviction requires a trial. A guilty plea eliminated the need for a trial.
How can a judge sentence a person if he doesn't believe they are guilty but the jury found them guilty?
First, because that is the way the legal systemn in the US works. Second, how would you know the judge doesn't believe the defendant is guilty? I seriously doubt that the judge would allow a miscarriage of justice - he always has the option of vacating the jury's verdict - declaring a mis-trial and ordering a new trial... if necessary.
Can a judge overrule a jury's guilty verdict?
Yes, in some cases a judge can overrule a jury's guilty verdict through a legal process called a judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV) or a new trial.
What is another word for guilty or not guilty that starts with a V?
Verdict is the decision as to guilty or not guilty.
