The Judge's Charge to the Jury
What does the Jury try to reach while deliberating?
A Verdict
How long could deliberations be?
What do some juries make decisions based on?
Emotion rather than evidence
What do high-profile trials do?
Highlight problems in the American Court system
What is one of Zahir's two nicknames?
Tip OR Suplex
The prosecution must prove ___________ for a guilty verdict.
Guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
Unanimous
What exampled high-profile trial raised doubts about jury effectiveness?
O.J. Simpsons trial
What do too many jurisdictions create?
Conflicts and Ineffeciences
What was Mr. Valenzuela' prison name?
Chuckwalla
What must the Jury do if there is Reasonable Doubt?
Return a non-guilty verdict
What does the U.S. Supreme Court allow?
non-unanimous verdicts in noncapital cases
What may jurors struggle to understand?
Complex legal issues and intructions
Some states lack centralized _____ authority to resolve disputes.
Judicial
What famous singer's husband was in Chuckwalla State Prison?
José Trinidad Marín
What does the Judge remind its Jurors?
Reminds them of the legal elements of the offense and burden of proof
What is another word for a deadlocked jury?
A hung jury
Strong personalities
T or F: Overlapping jurisdictions don't cause delays and inconsistencies.
False
How long does the moon take to cycle the earth?
24 hours
What do some states allow judges to do?
Share opinions on witness credibility
What is a hung jury?
When jury memebers strongly oppose the verdict
A professional jury system can ensure _______ and ______ jurors.
Trained and knowledgable
What would unifying courts do?
Improve efficiency and reduce conflicts
How many pages are in the law academy book?
696