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The route to verdict should be a logical consequence of the fuller written directions, and judges need to explain how their documents relate to each other; or, if they are combined in one document, what the purpose of the different sections of
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After closing speeches from the prosecution and defence and before the members of the jury retire to consider their verdict, the judge will sum-up the case to the jury. There are two parts to a judge’s summing-up: Directions of law; A summary of the evidence in the case, including the prosecution and defence cases.
- Jury Trial: How Does The Decision Making Process Work?
- How Has The Internet Affected The Jury Trial Process?
- How Does Jury Trial Selection Work?
- Does A Jury Always Reach A Unanimous Verdict?
- What Does A Hung Jury Mean?
- What Happens When The Jury Reaches Their Verdict?
- What Happens If The Jury Cannot Reach A Verdict?
- How We Can Assist with The Jury Trial Process
Ironically, the process of how a jury reaches its decision is unknown as laws prevent us examining jury decisions and questioning them on their findings. There are lots of academic studies, but in reality, they shed little light on the process. What we do know however is the legal process that guides them in their decision making and despite the la...
The power of Google and new networking spaces such as Facebook and Twitter can present challenges to a jury trial if jurors seek information from these sources. There is a good reason why certain information is withheld from a jury (for example previous convictions), and going behind explicit instructions not to discuss evidence with anyone other t...
We always start with 12; no criminal jury trial can commence with fewer jurors. For lots of reasons, however, a trial does not always finish with 12. Jurors may become sick and be unable to return, or in rare cases, they may be removed from a jury due to some misconduct during the trial. As long as the number of jurors does not fall below 9, a verd...
At all times, the Judge will be seeking a unanimous verdict from the jury, that is a verdict upon which all the jurors are agreed, so either guilty or not guilty. In the early stages of deliberation, a Judge is prevented by law from accepting a majority verdict, but the time may come when a majority decision is permissible. The timing of that will ...
On occasion, it will become apparent to the Judge that the jury cannot reach a verdict, even a majority one. The Judge will often know this as the jury will write a note to explain the situation. The contents of that note will usually not be shared with the advocates, and this is often because ‘it contains numbers’, i.e. how many jurors are voting ...
If the jury reaches a unanimous verdict the issue is settled, but if not, and the time is appropriate for a majority verdict, a majority may be acceptable. Whether a majority verdict is acceptable depends on the balance of votes, which in turn depends on how many jurors remain. The combinations are: Where there are 12 jurors: 11 – 1 or 10 – 2 Where...
If despite further deliberation it becomes clear that the jury is deadlocked, the jury will be discharged, and the trial will be over. In these circumstances, the prosecution may either proceed with a new trial or abandon the trial (for example where it is clear at that stage that the evidence is weak).
We realise that the trial process can be difficult for both our clients and their families. We work hard at all stages to explain what is going on and what will happen next. It is your case and you ought not to be reduced to a mere bystander as the legal process occurs around you. As experienced trial lawyers, we do not lose sight of the person beh...
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Victims' Guide - The verdict and sentencing. You have the right under the Victims’ Code to be given information about the outcome of the case. You can choose to attend court to hear the verdict....
Overview. This Unit takes you on a journey through the criminal justice system. We begin with the initial investigation that takes place once a crime is discovered and then we move through the different stages of arrest, prosecution and conviction of the offender, and finally to any appeal.
A Crown Court trial, from the opening of the case by the prosecution all the way through to closing speeches and summing-up, leads to one ultimate conclusion, the verdict. This is where a defendant will find out if he/she has been found guilty, in which case sentencing will take place, or not guilty, in which case the proceedings will be at an end.
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The verdict. If a defendant is found not guilty, by the magistrate, jury or judge, they will be 'acquitted' and free to go. If the defendant pleads guilty or...
