The Judge's Charge to the Jury
What does it mean for a jury to “retire” after closing arguments?
“Retiring” refers to the jury’s withdrawal from the courtroom at the end of the trial.
True or False: All jurisdictions need the jury to make a unanimous verdict?
False
Who was a well known critic of today's jury system?
Who is Jodge Harold J. Rothwax?
What problems do some states face?
lack of centralized judicial authority
What came first the chicken or the egg?
The egg 🥚
What is the jury’s responsibility regarding the evidence when reaching a verdict?
The jury has the duty to consider the evidence objectively and impartially.
In what cases are unanimous verdicts not necessary?
In Non-Capital Cases.
What are the three things you can expect from a professional juror?
What is Dependability, knowledge, and equity?
What is the important issue?
reducing the numbers of jurisdictions by unifying courts
How much can a Silverback gorilla can lift?
over 1,763 pounds.
What must the prosecution prove in order for the jury to return a guilty verdict?
The prosecution must prove the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
What is a deadlocked/hung jury?
Several members of the jury unable to reach a unanimous verdict agreement.
Give an example of when a popular case jury(s) were biased because of celebrity.
What is OJ Simpson's case?
Court-watch regularly monitor court proceedings and attempt ______.
to document and often publicize inadequacies
What is the only U.S. state whose name is typed using one row of the keyboard?
Alaska
What is the reasonable doubt standard?
The reasonable doubt standard is the most important criterion for determining the level of proof necessary for a conviction in criminal trials.
What is Allen v. U.S.?
Instills the Allen Charge to urge the jurors to make reasonable decisions.
Who pays professional jurors?
What is the government?
Fairness of the scheduling of cases for trial?
unnecessary court delays
what is a group of owls called?
a parliament
How do different states allow judges to address the jury regarding evidence?
In most states, judges have the discretion to express their own views about the evidence. However, in other states, judges are required to summarize the evidence in a more objective and impartial manner, limiting their personal opinions.
When can the state decide whether or not to retry a trial?
On the Jury’s Verdict Status.
What are some things that can lead a jury to be biased?
What is gender, race, background, and education?
What courtroom was the most advanced?
Courtroom 21
The oldest living land animal on earth is?
a 192-year-old tortoise named Jonathan