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The concept of trial by jury was brought to America by the English colonists. It is rooted in the English traditional legal system. The English gave us the concept of lawyers and judges--that bucket of worms! (I love our American legal system, but for one thing: lawyers! Some are earnestly trying to provide a defense for the accused, but some have gone too far. Instead of simply providing a defense, they are attacking and corrupting the very laws that provide for the safety and liberties of the American citizens.)
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Where did the trial jury come from?
Ancient Greece?
What is a regular trial jury called?
Another name for a trial jury is "a panel of one's peers". To be fair, the court tries to have people on the jury that are educated and willing to participate in a fair trial.
Which right is protected by the Seventh Amendment?
The right to a jury trial and a fair hearing.
What guarantees trial by jury?
Trial by jury is guaranteed by the first amendment.
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.
Trial by jury and natural rights?
The right to a trial by jury is a right to all citizens in the United States. The trial by jury is part of the criminal procedure.
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 trial by jury and where is it in the constitution?
Trial by jury is the right of Americans to be tried for their crimes and judged by a jury of their peers. Trial by jury is guaranteed in the 6th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
What does a hung jury mean in a trial, and does it always result in an acquittal?
A hung jury occurs when the jurors in a trial are unable to reach a unanimous decision on the defendant's guilt or innocence. This means that the jury is deadlocked and cannot come to a consensus. A hung jury does not always result in an acquittal, as the case may be retried with a new jury.
Is it the trial judges job to determine the credibility of a witness?
In a bench trial, yes. In a jury trial, this is up to the jury.
Who decides the facts that lead to a death sentence?
The jury in a jury trial. In the event of a bench trial, the trial judge.
Describe the procedures leading to bench and jury trials?
The defendant can request a trial held only in front of a judge (bench trial) or trial held in front of a jury (jury trial). In some cases (capital crimes) the option is not offered and a trial by jury is mandatory.
