what would change or how would the government be if there was no jury in civil cases?
2007-03-14 10:09:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Well first off, nothing in the goverment would change.
Many different types of cases are decided by judges without a jury already - some civil cases, family law cases, small claims cases, etc. Criminal cases are almost always decided by a jury. So, if there was never a jury, all cases, including all criminal cases, would be decided by a judge. You wouldnt necessarily be judged by a group of your "peers."
2007-03-14 10:47:53 · answer #1 · answered by EthanHunt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most civil cases, there is no jury. Most civil cases are fought in small claims court where a judge presides and decides. Juries are only found in major civil cases and criminal cases.
2007-03-14 17:14:04 · answer #2 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Punitive damages would virtually disappear. Judges aren't nearly so easily swayed by a tearful defendant with a limp.
2007-03-14 17:38:03 · answer #3 · answered by Rachel M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything would basically be at the Judge's discretion.
2007-03-14 17:17:07 · answer #4 · answered by Fluffington Cuddlebutts 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is such a hard question...
why do u need to know that
2007-03-14 17:13:56 · answer #5 · answered by No name 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋