Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. The citizens in Athens, Greece had one of the first known juries in history.
2. In the contemporary American judicial system, trial by jury is a guaranteed option for anyone accused of a crime that is punishable by over one year in prison.
3. Every state crime requires a jury trial.
4. A defendant facing charges that are punishable by more than six months has no alternatives to a trial by jury.
5. A jury that hears evidence and decides if the accused should be indicted and tried for the
crime is called the "grand jury" in most jurisdictions.
1. True
2. False
3. False
4. False
5. True
You might also like to view...
A motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict can also be called which of the following??
A. ?A motion for judgment as a matter of law B. ?A motion for additional judgment C. ?A motion for judgment as a matter of fairness D. ?A motion for judgment as a reconsideration
Which of the following examples best illustrates absolute liability?
A. Bob’s pet python snake attacked Craig. B. While mixing acids in her laboratory, Dr. Ehlers spilled a vial on Ami’s shirt. C. Jadie’s pit bull terrier, known in the neighborhood as ill-tempered and vicious, attacked Stephanie. D. All of these choices.
Under his will, Arthur left $30,000 to a charitable organization called, "FOREVER LOVE ANIMAL SHELTER.". Sadly, when Arthur passed away, the charity no longer existed. The following substitute charities have been proposed: 1) Goodwill, 2) Red Cross, 3) Battered Women's Shelter, and 4) Save the Animals Clinic. Which of the foregoing charities should be selected to inherit from Arthur's estate?
Fully explain the legal basis for your selection. What will be an ideal response?
The intake interview is important for a law firm, as:
A. It is the accumulation of important information about a client and the client's potential cause of action B. It will help separate important minute details from irrelevant information C. The facts and issues gathered from the interview will help determine potential jurisdiction issues D. All of the above