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Why do you have trial by jury?
It depends on the parties in a case to demand for the Jury Trial. It is the plaintiffs right to demand for the Jury or Judge Trial. If the case is involved trial of a heinous crime or matter of public importance, case will be tried by the Jury.
What is a bench trial?
A "bench trial" is a case heard by a judge without a jury. In a jury case, the jury decides the facts of the case -- what is true and not true -- and the judge decides the law. In a bench trial, the judge determines the facts and the law.
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.
What is the difference between a jury trial and a bench trial?
In a jury trial, the case is heard and decided by a group of impartial individuals (the jury). In a bench trial, the case is heard and decided by a judge without a jury. The judge determines the outcome based on the evidence and arguments presented in court.
what are two reasons why people might support trial jury?
There are two reasons on why people might support trial by jury. The jury is needed for trials because if if the jury is not convinced with the case then there is no more case if they are convinced then it is a win win case.
Is it possible for you to request a jury trial for a civil case?
Yes, it is possible to request a jury trial for a civil case in the United States.
What type of jury is a trial jury?
It refers to the members (whatever their number) selected and seated (empanelled) to hear a specific case. The type of trial is called a trial by jury and the other is a trial by judge.
What are the release dates for Trial by Jury - 1987 The Case of the Venal Veteran?
Trial by Jury - 1987 The Case of the Venal Veteran was released on: USA: 1991
How many jury members are in a real estate trial?
The number of jury members for a "real estate" trial can vary from zero to 12, depending on the jurisdiction and kind of case. In a case that is before a court of equity/chancery and/or for certain kinds of lawsuits (such as a case of "specific performance"), no jury may be allowed, or a jury may be allowed but only for a limited number of issues. In a case "at law" (such as a "simple" breach of contract claim), it depends on what the laws and court rules are. It may be a 6-person jury, or 12-person jury. It is a jurisdiction by jurisdiction matter. If it is a criminal trial, other rules may apply. Again it is jurisdiction by jurisdiction, including state or federal trials.
A case tried to a judge without a jury is called?
A trial to a judge sitting without a jury is called a "bench trial."
Does it have to be a jury trial if it goes to court?
Not necessarily, you can request a bench trial (without jury) if you wish, although in the case of more serious crimes the judge will probably advise against it, and in the case of capital offenses, a jury trial may be mandatory.
What is the evidence used to do if a trial has no jury?
If your trial has no jury, then you or your counsel has chosen a "bench trial" whereby the judge will hear the case and render a decision. The evidence is used exactly as if a jury is present, only it, and the entire case, will be presented to the judge instead.
