[CT] Chapter 2: The Purpose of the Criminal Trail

Question 1

What is the purpose of the criminal trail?

Answer 1

The purpose of the criminal trial to determine whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty.

Question 2

Beyond a reasonable doubt

Answer 2

This means that a judge or jury can conclude that someone is guilty and have a lingering doubt as long as the doubt is not logical or reasonable.

Question 3

Acquit the suspect/defendant

Answer 3

The jury or judge find the suspect, not guilty and the individual is free to go.

Question 4

Reasonable uncertainty

Answer 4

At determination of not guilty, can simply mean that the judge or Jury has a reasonable doubt as to whether the defendant actually committed the crime, even though the other factors seemed to indicate that there is a possibility that he may have.

Question 5

True or false?
Not guilty=innocent

Answer 5

False
(our system of justice says a person should not be deprived of his life or liberty when a reasonable uncertainty exists at his guilt. But this does not mean the person is fully innocent)