Jury In A Criminal Trial Flashcards

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What will the jury endeavour to find the accused?

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Guilty or not guilty

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What must the decision be from the jury?

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Beyond reasonable doubt

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Discuss beyond reasonable doubt

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Jurors must feel as sure as reasonably possible as they weren’t at the scene of the crime when the wrongdoing happened

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What happens if the jury cannot be sure of the guilt of the accused

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Decision must be not guilty

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