2007-03-12 05:00:44 · 6 answers · asked by Kayla P 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If there is a trial, it may be a judge or jury.
The defendant may decide for him/herself by pleading guilty.
2007-03-12 05:04:36 · answer #1 · answered by jurydoc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is a 'jury trial' then the 'whole jury' must 'vote' and can 'convict' a person ONLY if ALL OF THEM SAY HE IS GUILTY. If it is a 'judge trial' (one where there is no 'jury' sitting) it is the 'judge' who makes the decision on 'guilt or innocence' ... but that 'judge' should be 'well educated' in the points of law and should 'make a decision' based on that 'education' and not 'just because s/he thinks it's right' ...
A 'jury' is taken from the 'general pool of citizens' who are 'registered voters' in the city/county/state where the judge is 'on the bench.' You 'always' have a Judge in a court case, but you have 'juries' picked only if the 'defendant' chooses to have a 'jury trial.'
2007-03-12 05:11:39 · answer #2 · answered by Kris L 7 · 0⤊ 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 05:08:31 · answer #3 · answered by elysialaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Media
2007-03-12 05:10:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Judge or Jury
2007-03-12 05:10:24 · answer #5 · answered by Greg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
either a jury or the judge does
2007-03-12 05:08:45 · answer #6 · answered by Mark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋