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In a majority of juvenile court jurisdictions a juvenile's right to a trial by jury is governed by?
Juveniles do not have access to trial by jury . . . . -------------------- Unless they have committed a capital crime and have been bound over to the adult court for prosecution.
Which Bollywood star has been selected as jury member for the Cannes Film Festival in 2003?
Bollywood actress Aishwarya Roy was one of the members of Jury in the Cannes Film Festival 2003.
Is there a jury in South African courts?
No. There has been no Jury system in South Africa for about 70 years. Because South Africa used to have a severe divide between black and white people, it was deemed that a Jury system would be unfair and so it was scrapped.
What is the name of an old bollywood actress whose name starts with z?
Zeenat Aman is one such actress. She was the bold actress of the golden era of Bollywood. She has been a role model to many actresses.
Which soap actress has been on the longest?
Helen Wagner, who plays Nancy Hughes on As the World Turns, is currently the longest-serving soap opera actor/actress. She has been on the show for 54 years.
When can a judge order a new trial?
in civil court, the court may, on motion, grant a new trial on all or some of the issues after a jury trial or nonjury trial for any reason for which a new trial has heretofore been granted in an action at law in federal court. generally, that occurs when there has been an error in the procedure in the trial, or after an incorrect verdict.
What do people who have been indicted by a grand jury have the right to?
The right to a speedy trial.
In a majority of juvenile court jurisdictions a juvenile's right to a trial by jury is governed by?
Juveniles do not have access to trial by jury . . . . -------------------- Unless they have committed a capital crime and have been bound over to the adult court for prosecution.
In article 3 a person accused of a crime has the right to what type of trial?
You have the right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury of your peers. The Sixth Amendment guarantees a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed. It does not guarantee a jury of one's peers.
Rights to a civil jury trial as well as the right to be levied with excessive fines or bail?
have not been incorporated
What does it mean when a court case status is Jury trial prayed?
Jury Trial Prayed basically means that the defendant has requested a jury trial. Any defendant that is charged with a felony has the constitutional right to request a jury trial. This can be done for many reasons. It is sometimes used as a delaying tactic by the defense. In some jurisdictions, there are certain criminal charges that may be heard by a judge only. If the defense comes before a judge who is known to be unfriendly or hand down harsh sentences in certain circumstances, the defense will sometimes ask for a jury trial (Pray Jury Trial) which will often mean a change of venue and a delay since there are logistical reasons why a jury cannot be seated on the spot. There are some small courtrooms without jury boxes and they obviously cannot handle jury cases. This has also been commonly used as a general delaying tactic to cause extra inconvenience for a victim and their witnesses.
In a trial by jury the defendant is the person that?
Has been charged with a crime in a criminal case or is the person being sued in a civil case.
When someone says they have Jury Duty what do they mean and what does it involve?
It means that they have been summoned to possibly serve as a member of a jury in either a criminal or a civil trial. Not all persons summoned for jury duty will be called and not all will actually serve on one.
What is a jury that has been isolated from the public?
A sequestered jury is a group of usually twelve jurors who have been directed by the judge in the case that they will be held in accommodations, away from news, media and other sources of information that might sway their attention in the case until such time as they trial is over and they have reached a verdict or determined they are a hung jury. (Copied from Answers.com question:What is a sequestered jury)
What amendment guarantees a free and public trial?
There isn't any specific mention of 'free' trial in the US Constitution, but it has been inferred from the statements that everyone is entitled to have defense counsel. In order to insure that, the legal system has been forced to provide legal representation for those that cannot afford it. Sixth Amendment ? Trial by jury and other rights of the accused. In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district where in the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense. There is no guarantee to a free and public trial. You are guaranteed a speedy trial, being judged by a jury of your peers, and the right to confront your accuser. The right of an attorney being provided free of charge is not in the Constitution.
What amendment guaranteesthe defendant a jury trial?
The sixth amendment to the constitution assures a trial by an impartial jury. The exact text is: "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence."
What does bound over for trial mean?
It means a case has been sent to the trial court. This term is generally used after a preliminary hearing in a magistrate court. It may also be used if a case is in a lower court and is bound over to the general trial court for a jury trial.
