2007-03-12 05:00:24 · 12 answers · asked by Kayla P 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Either a judge or a jury. Depends on how the case is being tried.
2007-03-12 05:02:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the American court system, either a judge or a jury decides the guilt or innocence of the defendant.
Every American is entitled to a trial-by-Jury, however a defendant may waive that right and have the case decided by a judge.
2007-03-12 05:02:34 · answer #2 · answered by Scotty Doesnt Know 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the type of trial.
In a jury trial, the defendant's guilt or innocence is decided by the jury.
In a bench trial, the defendant's guilt or innocence is decided by the presiding judge.
2007-03-12 05:04:08 · answer #3 · answered by helloiamchuck 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The defendant can plead guilty. If it goes to trial, the jury decides. If there is no jury, the judge determines guilt.
2007-03-12 05:02:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
same question, same answer.
If it is a jury trial, a jury.
If it is judge alone, then a judge.
Or the defendant can admit guilt
2007-03-12 05:09:01 · answer #5 · answered by elysialaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends the defendent can be judged by a jury of his peers (jury) or a bench trial where the judge will decide his fate
2007-03-12 05:02:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A jury if the case is set up that way or else a judge...depends on the case. More popular cases can have a media effect or can be tainted by hearsay. It all depends on the situation.
2007-03-12 05:03:56 · answer #7 · answered by jesreekakorb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the type of trial, its either a judge or a jury.
2007-03-12 05:07:58 · answer #8 · answered by a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the court, but it will be either a judge or a jury.
2007-03-12 05:07:26 · answer #9 · answered by Behaviorist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The judge, or a jury if it is a jury trial.
2007-03-12 05:03:19 · answer #10 · answered by lumpy r 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋