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I personally believe that having a jury of our peers is a great aspect of our system. In the criminal law legal system, they have no juries. I also appreciate our tier of courts and the existence of our supreme court. But....I am just a student writing a paper on the same question. The opposite was easier for me, the negative aspects. But after some thought, this is what I came up with.
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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 is the role of the judge in a jury trial?
In a jury trial, the jury determines what facts are true. The judge plays a referee and determines what is admissible at law, what law is relevant, and makes sure the trial is run by the rules. In a jury trial, the judge performs both roles.
The right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury is guaranteed by?
6th Amendment
What was the jury composed of in the Rodney king trial?
The jury in the Rodney King trial was composed of ten white jurors, one Hispanic juror, and one biracial juror. This composition contributed to the criticism that the jury did not reflect the diversity of Los Angeles, where the trial took place.
Who makes the final decision in the court of law the Judge or the Jury?
In a court of law, the final decision is typically made by the judge if it is a bench trial (no jury). In cases with a jury, the final decision is made collectively by the jury based on the evidence presented and the law as instructed by the judge.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Who is sworn to begin a jury trial?
Jury
Is a criminal jury a trial jury?
Yes, it is.
