Are there any states in the U.S. that require less than a unanimous 12-0 in order to convict in a Criminal case? If so what are the numbers? If not, Whay does no state employ this tactic?
2007-02-19 08:06:20 · 2 answers · asked by jstokes1085 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I am not aware of any states that allow anything less than unanimous verdicts in criminal cases. Some allow majority votes in civil cases.
As for the first answer, an 11 to 1 vote of not guilty would not be a conviction in such a system. At least 7 of the 12 would be required to convict.
2007-02-19 09:21:43 · answer #1 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The unanimous vote is there to protect the Citizens of the state and country from Governmental abuse of power. Imagine if one jury voted guilty and all the others non guilty and you still go to jail that is perposterious.
2007-02-19 16:10:49 · answer #2 · answered by silverfox_006 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋