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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 are the decisions made by a jury?
They are called VERDICTS.
How does the jury's verdict affect the judges decision?
The jury's verdict affects the judge's decision for sentencing by helping the judge determine the defendant's guilt or innocence.
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.
Does a jury decides if a person is guilty or not guilty?
Yes, a jury decides if a person is guilty or not guilty.
A what is the trial jury that decides whether the accused is guilty or not guilty?
Petit jury
What is the passive voice of the jury found him guilty?
"He was found guilty by the jury" is passive voice.
What does a judge say if someone is not guilty?
The most common way I've heard it said: (in non-jury trials) "I find you guilty." (in jury trials) "You have been found guilty" or, "The jury finds you guilty."
What is the role of a jury in a criminal trial?
In a criminal trial the jury is the "finder of fact". This means that the jury, as one, determines what to believe and what actually happened. The jury will determine what crime was committed. For example, the jury will determine if a person is guilty of murder or manslaughter.
How are verdicts decided by the jury?
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/
What is the role of jury?
the role of the jury is to deiced if guilty or not guilty.
In federal court trials must jury verdicts be unanumous?
Yes, the verdict must be unanimous.
