jury

Question 1

Define the term Jury

Answer 1

A jury is a group of ordinary people who are randomly selected to hear the facts of the case and decide whetjer the defendant is guilty or not guilty

Question 2

Identify when a jury is used

Answer 2

A jury is required in a criminal case where an indictable offence has occurred and the defendant has pleaded not guilty

Question 3

when will a jury not be used

Answer 3

When the defendant pleads guilty as the judge will determine the sentence

Question 4

elegibility of jurys?

Answer 4

Some people arent elegible for the jury service and the catgeroise are
People who are disqualified(has been in prison)
People who are inelegible(court officers, lawyers)
People who are excused for good reason

Question 5

Identify who can serve on the jury and where are ht ejury names obtained from

Answer 5

Anyone over 18 who are on the electoral and who are elgible can vote

Question 6

Explain what a challenge is and how many challegnes are permitted in a cirminal trial

Answer 6

Challenge is when the Prosecution or the defendant stand aside a juror with or without cause. The defednant and prosecution have 3 premptory challenges.