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In some (not all) states provisions are made for conducting trials for certain lesser offenses (misdemeanor offenses - civil cases - traffic cases - etc) with either fewer than 12 jurors, or for verdicts that are less than unanimous. In some states minor offenses can be tried with as few as seven jurors, and the verdicts do not necessarily have to be unanimous (e.g.: 5 out of 7 vote guilty, or 8 our of 12 vote guilty). It is a way to shorten the trial process and reduce the strain on the jury pool. However - in capital cases and/or for serious offenses (felonies) the jury will usually always consist of 12 jurors and the verdict must be unanimous.
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Definition of majority verdict?
majority verdict The verdict of a jury reached by a majority. The verdict need not be unanimous if there are no fewer than 11 jurors and 10 of them agree on the verdict or if there are 10 jurors and 9 of them agree on the verdict
Is the jury's verdict must be a majority in favor of guilt or innocence?
In a criminal trial, the jury's verdict must be unanimous in order to convict the defendant of guilt. If the jury cannot reach a unanimous decision, it results in a hung jury and could lead to a mistrial.
In Colorado civil jury trials must the verdict be unanimous?
No. Civil is majority must agree.
A hung jury is a jury that is on a verdict?
A hung jury is unable to reach unanimity on a verdict.
Does a jury decision in a civil case require majority vote?
In civil cases, a verdict may be reached by a majority of nine of the twelve members.
In a trial court who ususally hands down the verdict or decision?
It varies in different jurisdictions. In some states, the jury foreperson reads the verdict, in others the court clerk reads the verdict, and in still others, the judge reads the verdict.
Can a judge reject a jury verdict?
Yes, a judge can reject a jury verdict in certain circumstances, such as if the verdict is legally inconsistent or unsupported by the evidence presented during the trial. The judge may order a new trial or enter a different verdict.
What must a jury do to find a defendant guilty?
It has to be a unanimous decision - or - a majority of at least 10 people agreeing to the verdict.
What is the decision of a jury in a court of law called?
The decision of the jury is called a verdict. The decision of a judge is called her ruling or holding.
Jury can not reach a verdict?
This is called a hung jury.
What is Polling a jury?
Polling the jury is a process that can occur after a jury has returned a verdict, to verify that the result read in court was the decision actually reached by the jurors, either unanimously or by majority vote. Either the prosecuting attorney or the defense attorney can request that the jury be polled. The process involves the judge asking each individual juror if they are in agreement with the verdict.
Would you please use the word 'verdict' in a sentence?
1.The judge asked for the verdict from the jury.2.The judge was going to ask for the verdict from the jury.
