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Verdict

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In a criminal trial, what is the role of the jury?

  1. To determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant

  2. To determine the sentence if the defendant is found guilty

  3. To determine the amount of restitution to be paid by the defendant

  4. To determine the admissibility of evidence

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The jury's primary role in a criminal trial is to determine whether the defendant is guilty or innocent of the charges against them.

What is the difference between a verdict of guilty and a verdict of not guilty?

  1. A verdict of guilty means that the defendant is innocent

  2. A verdict of not guilty means that the defendant is guilty

  3. A verdict of guilty means that the defendant is convicted of the crime

  4. A verdict of not guilty means that the defendant is acquitted of the crime

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A verdict of guilty means that the jury has found that the defendant is guilty of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.

What is a hung jury?

  1. A jury that cannot reach a unanimous verdict

  2. A jury that is biased against the defendant

  3. A jury that is biased in favor of the defendant

  4. A jury that is unable to understand the evidence

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A hung jury is a jury that is unable to reach a unanimous verdict after deliberating for a reasonable period of time.

What is a directed verdict?

  1. A verdict that is ordered by the judge without the jury deliberating

  2. A verdict that is reached by the jury after deliberating

  3. A verdict that is reached by the judge and jury together

  4. A verdict that is reached by the defendant and the prosecutor

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A directed verdict is a verdict that is ordered by the judge without the jury deliberating. This can occur when the judge believes that there is insufficient evidence to support a conviction.

What is a general verdict?

  1. A verdict that is reached by the jury after deliberating

  2. A verdict that is reached by the judge without the jury deliberating

  3. A verdict that is reached by the judge and jury together

  4. A verdict that is reached by the defendant and the prosecutor

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A general verdict is a verdict that is reached by the jury after deliberating. This is the most common type of verdict in criminal trials.

What is a special verdict?

  1. A verdict that is reached by the jury after deliberating

  2. A verdict that is reached by the judge without the jury deliberating

  3. A verdict that is reached by the judge and jury together

  4. A verdict that is reached by the defendant and the prosecutor

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A special verdict is a verdict in which the jury answers specific questions about the facts of the case, but does not reach a general verdict of guilty or not guilty.

What is a unanimous verdict?

  1. A verdict that is reached by all of the jurors

  2. A verdict that is reached by a majority of the jurors

  3. A verdict that is reached by the judge

  4. A verdict that is reached by the prosecutor

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A unanimous verdict is a verdict that is reached by all of the jurors. This is required in most criminal trials.

What is a majority verdict?

  1. A verdict that is reached by all of the jurors

  2. A verdict that is reached by a majority of the jurors

  3. A verdict that is reached by the judge

  4. A verdict that is reached by the prosecutor

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A majority verdict is a verdict that is reached by a majority of the jurors. This is allowed in some civil trials.

What is a non-unanimous verdict?

  1. A verdict that is reached by all of the jurors

  2. A verdict that is reached by a majority of the jurors

  3. A verdict that is reached by the judge

  4. A verdict that is reached by the prosecutor

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A non-unanimous verdict is a verdict that is reached by a majority of the jurors. This is allowed in some civil trials.

What is a directed verdict of acquittal?

  1. A verdict that is ordered by the judge without the jury deliberating

  2. A verdict that is reached by the jury after deliberating

  3. A verdict that is reached by the judge and jury together

  4. A verdict that is reached by the defendant and the prosecutor

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A directed verdict of acquittal is a verdict that is ordered by the judge without the jury deliberating. This can occur when the judge believes that there is insufficient evidence to support a conviction.

What is a judgment notwithstanding the verdict?

  1. A verdict that is ordered by the judge after the jury has reached a verdict

  2. A verdict that is reached by the jury after deliberating

  3. A verdict that is reached by the judge and jury together

  4. A verdict that is reached by the defendant and the prosecutor

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A judgment notwithstanding the verdict is a verdict that is ordered by the judge after the jury has reached a verdict. This can occur when the judge believes that the jury's verdict is not supported by the evidence.

What is a new trial?

  1. A new trial is a trial that is held after the first trial has ended

  2. A new trial is a trial that is held before the first trial has ended

  3. A new trial is a trial that is held after the jury has reached a verdict

  4. A new trial is a trial that is held before the jury has reached a verdict

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A new trial is a trial that is held after the first trial has ended. This can occur when the judge believes that there was an error in the first trial.

What is an appeal?

  1. An appeal is a request to a higher court to review the decision of a lower court

  2. An appeal is a request to a lower court to review the decision of a higher court

  3. An appeal is a request to a court to review the decision of a jury

  4. An appeal is a request to a court to review the decision of a prosecutor

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An appeal is a request to a higher court to review the decision of a lower court. This can occur when the appellant believes that there was an error in the lower court's decision.

What is a writ of certiorari?

  1. A writ of certiorari is a request to a higher court to review the decision of a lower court

  2. A writ of certiorari is a request to a lower court to review the decision of a higher court

  3. A writ of certiorari is a request to a court to review the decision of a jury

  4. A writ of certiorari is a request to a court to review the decision of a prosecutor

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A writ of certiorari is a request to a higher court to review the decision of a lower court. This can occur when the appellant believes that there was an error in the lower court's decision.

What is a writ of habeas corpus?

  1. A writ of habeas corpus is a request to a court to review the legality of a person's detention

  2. A writ of habeas corpus is a request to a court to review the legality of a person's conviction

  3. A writ of habeas corpus is a request to a court to review the legality of a person's sentence

  4. A writ of habeas corpus is a request to a court to review the legality of a person's execution

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A writ of habeas corpus is a request to a court to review the legality of a person's detention. This can occur when the petitioner believes that they are being held illegally.

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