Grand Jury
True or False-A grand Jury determines guilt or innocence
False They determine if there's enough evidence for a trial
What is the meaning of double jeopardy?
Being tired or punished for the same crime twice
In what types of cases is a grand jury used?
Capital or otherwise infamous crimes.
Explain the Double Jeopardy Video in your own terms
Any correct answers!
How many Judges are in a Grand Jury?
16-23 members
Can you give an example of Double Jeopardy?
Etc.(If someone is tried and found not guilty of burglary, they cannot be tried again for the same burglary, even if new evidence is found.)
What is the role of a Grand jury?
To decide if there is enough evidence to indict a person for a serious crime
Can someone be tried again if new evidence is found after they are acquitted?
No, if someone is found not guilty, they cannot be tried again for the same crime, even if new evidence is found later.
Explain the importance of the Grand Jury Clause in the 5th Amendment.
It ensures that individuals are not unfairly charged with serious crimes without sufficient evidence
Lena is accused of committing burglary and goes to trial. The jury finds her not guilty, and she is acquitted. A few months later, new evidence is discovered that suggests Lena may have been involved in the same burglary.Can lena use the double jeopardy clause yes or no? Can lena use the double jeopardy clause yes or no?
Yes!