I am VERY curious where you are getting your information. You could be right; I'm just curious. Many times, a person may plead guilty, making a jury trial unnecessary. There may be other pleas that kick in various regulations from state to state. I think under some circumstances a defendant's counsel may consider it to the defendant's advantage to waive the right to a trial by jury.
Yes, juries are sometimes used in civil cases to decide the outcome of a trial.
(in the US) There are no limitations on their usage. Juries can be used in all civil court proceedings if one is requested.
around two percent of criminal trials in England and wales are heard by juries
Yes, civil trials in the legal system can have juries. Juries are typically used in civil cases to decide the facts of the case and reach a verdict.
Because a person can pretend that they are hypnotized and accuse someone of a crime that wasn't committed by that person...
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Crime reenactment is the process of recreating a crime scene or criminal event to analyze and understand the circumstances surrounding it. This technique is often used by law enforcement and forensic experts to gather evidence, clarify timelines, and assess the actions of individuals involved. By simulating the events, investigators can identify inconsistencies in testimonies or behaviors, aiding in the investigation and judicial process. Additionally, these reenactments may be used in court to help juries visualize the crime.
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Misdameanor is a term often used to describe the scenario in the question.
Index crimes refer to serious offenses that are reported to the police and are used to calculate crime rates, while non-index crimes are less serious offenses that are not included in official crime statistics. Separating crimes in this way allows for a clearer distinction between more serious and less serious offenses for analytical and reporting purposes.
they used them to do wee-wee on.