A body of people chosen to decide the guilt or innocence of an alleged offender. This body must discern the true facts of the case and not be swayed by the opposing attorneys.
A body of people, selected according to law, impaneled and sworn to inquire into and try any matter of fact, and to render their true verdict according to the evidence legally adduced. In criminal trials the number of such persons is usually twelve, but in civil cases and in grand juries it may different. See Grand jury under Grand, and Inquest.
the group of individuals who are impaneled to decide on the facts involved in the trial
A certain number of men and women selected according to law and sworn to try a question of fact or indict a person for public offense.
Members of the community who determine questions as to what happened (fact). There are twelve jurors in a criminal trial and usually four in civil proceedings.
A number of people, selected according to law, and sworn to inquire of certain matters of fact and declare the truth upon evidence laid before them.
A group of 12 people who listen to evidence in court and decide if the accused is guilty or not guilty.
A panel of people who decide questions of fact in a court proceeding. 12 jurors are used for all criminal trials in higher courts and 4 jurors in some limited civil cases in higher courts. Juries are not used in the Magistrates or Family Court â€¢ Civil Courtsâ€¢ Criminal Courts
n.: Twelve people who determine which client has the better lawyer.
A group of citizens selected according to law and impaneled to determine the issues of fact in a case. Can be: (1) grand, i.e., body of citizens who determine whether probable cause exists that a crime has been committed and whether an indictment should be issued; (2) hung, i.e., a jury that is unable to agree on a verdict after a suitable period of deliberation; (3) petit (or trial), i.e., an ordinary jury for the trial of a criminal or civil action; or (4) special, i.e., a jury ordered by the court, on the motion of either party, in cases of unusual importance or intricacy. (See also grand jury, petit jury.)
In the Middle Ages, a body of men, presumed to know the facts of a case, summoned by a public officer to give upon oath a true answer (verdict) to some question. (Hogue, Arthur R. Origins of the Common Law, 256)
12 members of the public, randomly chosen, who listen to the evidence then decide whether a defendant is guilty or not.
a group of people who decide if a person is innocent or guilty of a crime back
The group of citizens that hear a legal case and determine, fairly, who is the winner of a lawsuit and what the just compensation should be.
A number of freeholders, selected in the manner prescribed by law, empanneled and sworn to inquire into and try any matter of fact, and to declare the truth on the evidence given them in the case. Grand juries consist usually of twenty four freeholders at least, and are summoned to try matters alledged in indictments. Petty juries, consisting usually of twelve men, attend courts to try matters of fact in civil causes, and to decide both the law and the fact in criminal prosecutions. The decision of a petty jury is called a verdict. Source: American Dictionary of the English Language, Noah Webster, 1828.
Group of people, usually twelve, selected to hear the evidence in a trial and render a verdict on matters of fact.
A jury of 12 (or fewer) persons, selected according to law, who are sworn to inquiry of certain matters of fact, and to declare the truth upon evidence laid before them.
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
a body of persons, called "jurors," who are ordered to be present in a court during trial proceedings
a body of persons temporarily selected from the citizens of a particular district, and invested with power to present or indict a person for a public offense, or to try a question of fact
a body of twelve men selected from the assessor's list for the purpose of deciding the facts in each case
a collection of people banded together to decide who hired the better lawyer
a group of citizens that the court randomly chooses from the community using the permanent fund distribution list
a group of citizens who come together to learn about an issue, question experts, and make recommendations
a group of citizens who listen to the facts and make decisions about the case
a group of individuals randomly selected from the community, sworn in by the court, and asked to deliver a decision in a court proceeding
a group of men and women, normally twelve in number, who listen to the evidence and decide whether the Crown has established, beyond reasonable doubt, that the accused really did commit the crime as charged
a group of ordinary people who help the Court to decide legal cases
a group of people, chosen from the community, who assess the facts of a case after a judge explains the law to them
a group of people summoned and sworn to decide issues of fact at a trial
a group of people (twelve for criminal and four for civil cases) drawn randomly from the electoral roll
a group of people who apply the law, as stated by the judge, to the facts of a case and render a decision
a group of people who sit in a court, both criminal and civil, hear evidence and make decisions about facts with the guidance on the law from a judge
a group of six to twelve people who listen to evidence in a trial
a group of twelve citizens chosen at random who take an oath to honestly, fairly and impartially hear a case
a group of twelve men and women of average ignorance
a group of twelve people chosen to select who has the best lawyer
a group of twelve people of average ignorance
a much better judge of how to decide what their community can accept than some foppish representative of the idealistic folks that believe they know what is best for the local folks while they hide inside thier own gated communities
an insurance that the criminal law will conform to the ordinary man's idea of what is fair and just
a panel of citizens randomly selected from the community
a selected group of citizens which hears the testimonies in a legal dispute and determines what they believe is the truth
a select team of people who know the business and therefore also know what would be internationally required
a small group of citizens, chosen at random, who are asked to gather together and hear the case against an accused and to make a determination of guilt or innocence
a group of citizens whose duty is to weigh evidence fairly and impartially and decide the facts in a trial ( petit jury) or to decide whether evidence against a defendant is sufficient to file an indictment charging him or her with a crime ( grand jury).
A certain number of persons selected according to law, and sworn to consider matters of fact and decide the truth based on the evidence in front of them.
Group of citizens that listens to a case in court and makes a decision about the case; each U.S. citizen is called from time to time to serve on a jury.
a group of citizens selected by law and sworn to determine certain facts by listening to testimony in order to decide whether the accused is guilty or not.
A group of citizens that decides the outcome of a civil case, or decides whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty in a criminal case. In a felony case, the jury will consist of 12 persons. In a misdemeanor or civil case, the jury consists of 6 persons. In a criminal case, the jury must reach a unanimous verdict.
A group of persons, usually twelve, sworn to declare the facts of a case as they are proved from the evidence presented to them and upon instruction from the court, to find a verdict in the cause before them.
A body of persons selected from the general populace sworn to hear evidence in a law case and to make a decision according to their findings.
A group of twelve people who hear evidence and arguments by the prosecution and defense in a case. They decide if the accused is guilty or innocent.
A group of impartial people assigned at a trial or hearing to make the final decision based on the facts that have been presented in the case.
Group of twelve men in court who heard the evidence and decided whether the accused was innocent or guilty. Sometimes called the Trial Jury.
A certain number of citizens, selected according to law and sworn to consider questions of fact brought to the court for decision.
a group of people sworn to determine the facts concerning an issue and render a verdict.
A group of citizens who hear the evidence presented in court and decide if the defendant is guilty or not guilty of the crime.
A group of persons selected from the citizens of a particular district who are temporarily invested with the power to indict a person for a criminal offense or to decide a question of fact in a civil case and award damages. In personal injury cases, either party may ask for a jury trial. Depending on the court, a jury will consist of 6 or 12 people. With a six-person jury, five out of six jurors' votes are needed for a verdict. With a twelve-person jury, ten jurors are needed for a verdict; twelve out of twelve are needed for a criminal conviction.
Beginning with the eighth ousted Survivor, castaways voted out become members of the powerful Jury. At the final Tribal Council, the seven-member Jury decides which of the Final Two Survivors wins the $1 million and the title of Sole Survivor.
A number of men and women, usually twelve (12), selected by the trial attorneys to evaluate evidence and decide questions of fact. Upon deliberation at the conclusion of the trial, the jury will render a verdict. Misdemeanor -Generally, offenses punishable by fine, penalty, forfeiture or impris-onment otherwise than in state prison.
A body of citizens sworn to deliver a true verdict upon evidence submitted to them in a judicial proceeding.
A body of citizens legally selected and required to hear the facts in a case. A jury determines the innocence or guilt of an accused, according to the evidence presented and to the law as stated by the judge.
A panel of 12 citizens who will evaluate the evidence presented at trial and try to reach a unanimous decision.
A body of 12 persons without legal experience, chosen at random from the general community, and given the responsibility of determining questions of fact on the basis of evidence presented in criminal trials on indictment.
Persons selected according to law and sworn to inquire into and declare a verdict on matters of fact.
12 people who are chosen from a panel of ordinary citizens randomly picked from the electoral role, to make determinations of facts in trials.
Specific number of people (usually 6 or 12), selected as prescribed by law to render a decision (verdict) in a trial.
a group of citizens who decide whether the accused is guilty or not. They are selected by law and sworn to determine certain facts by listening to testimony in order to reach a decision as to guilt or innocence.
A certain number of people, selected according to law, and sworn to inquire of certain matters of fact, and declare the truth upon evidence presented to it.
A group of citizens, called jurors, randomly selected and chosen by law to hear a case and render a verdict based on the facts presented to them. Sometimes referred to as a "petit jury."
Usually, a group of persons selected according to law and given the power to decide questions of fact and return a verdict in the case submitted to them. This is the definition of a petit jury. Another term used for petit jury was "traverse jury." See also Grand Jury.
A group of citizens picked according to law and authorized to decide a case.
Group of people selected according to law and sworn to decide questions of fact and render a decision about these matters. See grand jury and petit jury.
in a court case a jury is 12 people picked at random and whose job is to decide on the basis of the facts presented to them the outcome of a case - usually a criminal case but occasionally in defamation cases. They are not required to know anything about the case or the law relating to it - in fact such knowledge could render them ineligible to be a juror in the matter. They will be directed by the judge (see earlier) as to that law which they need to know and also on how they should interpret the information which they have heard. In the case of inquests there will only be 9 jurors.( empty)
The group of citizens selected to hear evidence in a trial and render a verdict as a result.
A certain number of individuals determined by law who are sworn to inquire into certain matters of fact.
A group of citizens randomly selected from the general population and brought together to assist justice by deciding which version, in their opinion, constitutes "the truth", given different evidence by opposing parties. Jury instructions A judge's directions to the jury before it begins deliberations regarding the factual questions it must answer and the legal rules that it must apply.
Twelve people selected from the jury roll, which is compiled from electoral rolls. The task of the jury is to decide on the facts of a particular case, and on the basis of the facts to determine whether or not the accused person is guilty. The decision of the jury must be unanimous. If the jury cannot agree on the verdict, the judge will discharge the jury and the matter may be retried before a new jury if the Director of Public Prosecutions decides to pursue the prosecution.
Body of persons selected according to law and sworn to deliberate on matters charged by the court.
a group of unbiased persons who determine the facts of a given case
A prescribed number of persons selected according to law and sworn to make findings of fact.
A group of lay people selected to decide upon issues of fact in legal proceedings. A Scottish criminal jury consists of 15 people and may decide by a majority (8). Label A physical production in a criminal trial, such as a weapon; not documentary evidence, which is referred to as a production.
A group of people who listen to the evidence at a trial and decide if the law has been broken.
a group of citizens sworn to hear testimony and evidence at a trial and decide if the defendant is guilty or not of committing the crime(s).
A group of people who determine the guilt or non-guilt of the defendant. The lawyers screen the jury to make sure the people on it are neutral (impartial).
Body of jurors sworn to reach a verdict according to the evidence in a Court
the panel of citizens selected to decide the merits of a case
The group of persons selected to hear the evidence in a trial and render a verdict on matters of fact.
A group of people summoned and sworn to decide on the facts in issue at trial. Composed of peers or a cross-section of the community.
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A certain number of persons, usually selected from lists of registered voters or licensed drivers, and sworn to inquire of certain matters of fact, and declare the truth upon evidence laid before them during a trial.
A group of people who promise to sit through a trial, listen to the evidence, and decide whether someone committed a crime.
In criminal cases, juries are composed of twelve men and women who will listen to the evidence, follow the judgeâ€(tm)s instructions on how to apply the law, make findings of fact, and decide whether the accused is guilty or not guilty.
A jury is a sworn body of persons convened to render a rational, impartial verdict and a finding of fact on a legal question officially submitted to them, or to set a penalty or judgment in a jury trial of a court of law. The petit jury or trial jury hears the evidence in a case and decides the disputed facts and usually consists of 12 jurors, although in Scotland 15 jurors are allotted.