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Every United States citizen is entitled to a trial by jury when being indicted of a crime. Each citizen also has the right to waive this kind of trial and have the case heard only by a judge.

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If money is stolen what type of trial would the accused have trial by jury or judge?

If one is on trial for a criminal offense, they are entitled to a trial by jury, but can waive this and be tried just by a judge.


Fraud trial by jury in US?

The crime of Fraud is a jury-demandable criminal trial offense.


What types of cases are defendants in Virginia entitled to a trial by jury?

A criminal trial in which the plea is "not guilty"


Is a sequestered jury only done in a federal trial?

No, in any trial by jury the judge may determine it necessary to sequester the jury..


Why are juries only used in trial courts?

Because in the federal court system, District Courts are the lowest level of courts of original jurisdiction. Therefore, Constitutionally, defendants appearing for trial before District Courts are entitled to a trial by jury.


Are you entitled to trial by jury in a civil case?

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Do children have the right to jury trial?

No, not unless their crime was so serious that they were charged as adults for the offense.


Trials under federal jurisdiction must be trial by jury?

False.


When a defendant charged with a serious offense has the right to a jury trial only if the offense is punishable by term incarceration?

A defendant charged with a serious offense has the right to a jury trial when the potential punishment includes incarceration for six months or more, as established by the U.S. Supreme Court in Argersinger v. Hamlin. This right is grounded in the Sixth Amendment, which ensures that individuals facing significant penalties have the opportunity for trial by their peers. If the offense is only punishable by a lesser sentence, such as a fine or imprisonment for less than six months, the right to a jury trial may not apply.


What is the only exception to the guarantee of a trial by jury?

Article 3, Section 2:"The trial of all crimes, except in cases of impeachment, shall be by jury." This means that every crime will be a trial by jury except for cases of impeachment.Impeach: to charge someone with a public offense


What is a petite jury?

The ordinary trial jury of twelve persons whose duty it is to find facts as opposed to the grand jury whose duty it is to return an indictment. A group of citizens who hear the evidence presented by both sides at trial and determine the facts in dispute. Federal criminal juries consist of 12 persons. Federal civil juries consist of six persons.


The amendment guarantees a speedy and public trial while the amendment guarantees a trial by jury in federal cases.?

Sixth; Seventh