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When the accused states whether they are guilty or not guilty?
When the accused states that they are guilty, they are admitting to committing the crime they have been charged with. If they plead not guilty, it means they are denying the charges against them and the case will proceed to trial where the prosecution will have to prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
What type of jury decides the fate of a defendant beyond a reasonable doubt?
A petit jury in a criminal trial decides whether or not a defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The other type of jury, the Grand Jury, decides whether or not there is sufficient evidence to bring charges against a defendant prior to the trial. It does not decide whether or not the defendant is guilty. Therefore the Grand Jury is not bound by the standard of beyond a reasonable doubt.
Who determines quilt in a bench trial?
Since no jury is present during a bench trial, it is solely the judge who decides guilty or not guilty.
What does a jury do in a court of law?
They listen to the evidence given by both the prosecution and the defensive side, and then vote for if the witness is guilty or not They listen to the defensive side and the prosecution side. They listen to evidence and make a decision. They elect one person to speak for the whole jury, called the foreman.
What is Senate's role in removing the President from office?
The Senate acts as the jury; they hold the trial and vote on guilt. The House of Representatives votes to impeach and the Senate decides whether they are guilty.
Who could decide what cases should be brought to trial?
It depends on the context. In the civil side, the parties decide whether to settle or try the case. In criminal cases, the prosecution has to decide whether to prosecute. The defense then decides whether to plead guilty or have a trial.
What does a trial jury decide?
A jury trial decides guilt or lack thereof. A judgment of not guilty means the state has not proved its case.
What happens during crown court trial if three out of twelve jurors disagree with the majority?
If the jury cannot decide whether the accused is guilty or not, the case can be repeated but with a different selection of jurors.
What happens during a crown court trial if three out of twelve jurors disagree with the majority?
If the jury cannot decide whether the accused is guilty or not, the case can be repeated but with a different selection of jurors.
What the rights of the accused found in the bill of rights?
A fair trial in court. Innocent until proven guilty.
Are all capital punishment trial bifurcated?
Yes. The United States Supreme Court case of Gregg v. Georgia in 1976 ruled that the death penalty is not cruel and unusual and creates a bifurcated death penalty trial system. The first trial is set up to find out if the defendant is guilty or innocent. In the second trial if found guilty the jury decides whether or not the defendant deserves the death penalty or not.
Do criminal defense lawyers defend individuals who are guilty of committing a crime?
Yes, criminal defense lawyers defend individuals who are accused of committing a crime, regardless of whether they are guilty or innocent. Their role is to ensure their clients receive a fair trial and legal representation.
