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Simple English definitions for legal terms

jury

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A quick definition of jury:

A jury is a group of people who listen to evidence in a trial and decide what really happened. The judge decides what laws apply to the case, but the jury decides what the facts are. In the United States, people have the right to a trial by jury for serious crimes. Juries usually have 12 people, but sometimes they can have fewer. The jury's decision is final, and nobody can change it.

A more thorough explanation:

A jury is a group of people who are chosen to make decisions about the facts of a trial and give a verdict. The judge decides on the law and what evidence can be used in the trial. The United States Constitution guarantees the right to a trial by jury. Criminal defendants have the right to a jury trial for crimes that carry a penalty of more than six months imprisonment. The Seventh Amendment preserves the right of a jury for civil cases in federal court, but it is not required in state courts. Most states still provide juries for civil trials.

A jury usually consists of 12 members, but smaller juries are also allowed. In federal court and most state courts, a jury verdict must be unanimous. Parties to a case can agree to waive their jury rights before a verdict is returned. Judges and the parties select the jurors from a jury panel. The judge will question prospective jurors to determine if any jurors are unqualified to sit on the jury. Parties can also exclude individual jurors before trial by using peremptory challenges. They cannot exclude jurors based on race, sex, or ethnicity.

Once a jury reaches a verdict, it is final, and the deliberations will not be reviewed or overturned. Even if the jury is suspected of rejecting the judge's instructions or evidence presented, the verdict will stand.

  • In a criminal trial, a jury is chosen to decide if the defendant is guilty or not guilty of the crime they are accused of committing.
  • In a civil trial, a jury is chosen to decide if the defendant is responsible for the harm caused to the plaintiff and how much money the defendant should pay the plaintiff.
  • In a high-profile case, the jury selection process may take weeks or even months to ensure that the jurors are impartial and unbiased.

These examples illustrate how a jury is chosen to make decisions about the facts of a trial and give a verdict. In a criminal trial, the jury decides if the defendant is guilty or not guilty of the crime they are accused of committing. In a civil trial, the jury decides if the defendant is responsible for the harm caused to the plaintiff and how much money the defendant should pay the plaintiff. In a high-profile case, the jury selection process may take weeks or even months to ensure that the jurors are impartial and unbiased.

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HopefullyInLawSchool
16:12
@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
16:31
fart
IrishDinosaur
16:36
Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
19:50
when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
0:30
how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
I've been UR since first/second week of Jan, no updates otherwise, is that a bad sign? At or above median LSAT and above 75th gpa.
The profile links are not working for me. anybody else?
13:18
i’m in the same boat mastermonkey but with lower stats. i hope i hear back by mid march
CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage
13:24
@mastermonkey45: Looking at some of the recent decisions in relation to when they went complete, I'd say it's a good sign. It seems many declines were sent within about 5-6 weeks of completion. Given those were applications that were SENT in January, I'd say that means you're still solidly in the running. :)
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