A bench trial lacks a jury, which means that a judge alone decides the verdict instead of a group of jurors.
A jury trial decides guilt or lack thereof. A judgment of not guilty means the state has not proved its case.
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.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Scout and Jem Finch noticed that the jury was not looking at Tom Robinson during the trial. Scout observes that the jury members did not glance at Tom as he walked past them, suggesting their prejudice and lack of impartiality in the case.
Advantages of trial by jury include the involvement of the community in the judicial process, potentially enhancing the legitimacy of verdicts and ensuring diverse perspectives. However, disadvantages may include the potential for juror bias, the complexity of legal procedures for jurors, and the time and cost associated with empaneling and conducting a jury trial. A balanced view that acknowledges these factors while emphasizing the importance of the jury system in upholding democratic values and ensuring fair trials may help you score well in your presentation.
Too many factors enter into this important decision to cover here.Among them (but not limited to) are: the type of offense - the record (or lack of one) of the defendant - the evidence against the defendant - the overall strength of the case - the competence of the attorney - the past record or known preferencesor prejudices of the presiding judge - the prosecutor's strengths - etc -etc - etc.All these factors have to be weighed against whether your case might convince a sitting jury or the lone judge in your favor.You are essentially asking for a legal opinion on a subject which this site is not qualified or pepared to give.Consult with your own attorney and place your faith in their guidance.
You can be held in contempt of court. It is entirely up to the judge. Usually the judge will make whatever accomodations for you to serve as a juror. If you repeatedly ignore a jury duty summons however you can be fined or even imprisoned although I have never actually heard of anybody being imprisoned. A fine however is likely and you still be required to serve your jury duty.
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The trial of Jones has been criticized for its fairness due to various factors, including potential bias in the jury selection process, lack of adequate legal representation, and limited access to evidence. Additionally, there may have been external pressures influencing the proceedings, such as media coverage or public opinion. These elements can undermine the integrity of a trial, leading to questions about the impartiality of the verdict. Overall, such issues suggest that the trial may not have met the standards of fairness expected in a judicial process.
Darnay and Dr. Manette's testimonies were convincing because Dr. Manette's status as a respected figure vouched for Darnay's character, and Darnay's innocent explanation of the circumstances surrounding his trial was found to be credible by the jury. Additionally, the lack of concrete evidence linking Darnay to the crime further supported their decision to set him free.
The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges due to lack of evidence.
Atticus predicted that Tom Robinson would be found guilty due to the racial prejudices of the jury, despite the lack of evidence against him. He knew that the justice system would not deliver a fair verdict in this case.
The court was forced to acquit the defendant due to lack of evidence.