The purpose of a jury is a render a verdict in a criminal trial. The underlying idea is that the decision should be rendered by common citizens who are impartial to both the individuals involved in the case as well as being impartial to the political system. As a result, they are viewed to add a degree of fairness to the proceedings.
The first answer is not entirely correct. Juries are used in both criminal and civil matters. Their function is that of the finder of fact. That is, a trial involves the presentation of evidence by both the sides of the matter. Evidence can be documents, testimony or other types. A jury sifts through usually conflicting facts.. In a civil case, it determines the prevailing party in a trial based upon a "preponderance of the evidence" (meaning, essentially, that one party has "tipped the scales of justice" a slight amount in its favor). In a criminal case, the burden of proof is greater, in that the prosecuting authority must present facts tending to prove guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt" (which is a greater burden of proof than in a civil case).
Juries in civil cases seeking money damages also determine the amount of money awarded (if the Plaintiff prevails). In a criminal case, the statute(s) that the Defendant is alleged to have violated generally prescribe the penalty, so a jury is not always involved at that stage. However, if the matter carries the potential of the death penalty and the Defendant is found guilty of the crime, a new jury may be convened to determined is the death penalty or a lesser penalty will be imposed.
The purpose of a jury is a render a verdict in a criminal trial. The underlying idea is that the decision should be rendered by common citizens who are impartial to both the individuals involved in the case as well as being impartial to the political system. As a result, they are viewed to add a degree of fairness to the proceedings.
The first answer is not entirely correct. Juries are used in both criminal and civil matters. Their function is that of the finder of fact. That is, a trial involves the presentation of evidence by both the sides of the matter. Evidence can be documents, testimony or other types. A jury sifts through usually conflicting facts.. In a civil case, it determines the prevailing party in a trial based upon a "preponderance of the evidence" (meaning, essentially, that one party has "tipped the scales of justice" a slight amount in its favor). In a criminal case, the burden of proof is greater, in that the prosecuting authority must present facts tending to prove guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt" (which is a greater burden of proof than in a civil case).
Juries in civil cases seeking money damages also determine the amount of money awarded (if the Plaintiff prevails). In a criminal case, the statute(s) that the Defendant is alleged to have violated generally prescribe the penalty, so a jury is not always involved at that stage. However, if the matter carries the potential of the death penalty and the Defendant is found guilty of the crime, a new jury may be convened to determined is the death penalty or a lesser penalty will be imposed.
They are the ones who determine if your innocent or guilty
The main role of the jury is to decide if the defendant is guilty or innocent.
A jury is selected to weigh the facts of the case, on an impartial, unbiased view, to render a verdict of guilty or not guilty as charged based upon facts alone.
To decide issues of fact.
The role of a judge in a jury trial is to see if the suspect get to life or die
the role of the jury is to deiced if guilty or not guilty.
NO Egypt has no jury only 3 judges one main and two help him ...
The role of the Grand Jury is to hear the evidence that the state has against the accused and determine if probable cause exists to bring them to trial for the offense.
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Juries are the "Triers of Fact."
The judge's role is to determine what the law is and how the law applies to the facts of the case. The jury's job is to determine what the facts of the case are, based on the evidence presented in court.
There are a few purposes of a grand jury. The main reason for having a grand jury is to make sure that there will be a fair trial.
No, there was no jury. The accused were tried by a panel of judges nominated by the four main Allied governments.
He becomes the "Trier of Fact."AnswerIn a non-jury trial the judge has two roles.The "finder of fact" parallels the role of the jury. A judge's other role is to determine what the applicable law is and then apply the law to the facts.
You play an important role in serving justice