Aubrey was arrested outside of a store that had been robbed. Police say security cameras show her leaving the store at the time of the crime. What type of case is this, and what are the possible verdicts?
a. This is a criminal case. The jury can rule that Aubrey is guilty or not guilty.
b. This is a civil case. The jury can rule that Aubrey is guilty or not guilty.
c. This is a civil case. The jury can rule that Aubrey is liable or not liable.
d. This is a criminal case. The jury can rule that Aubrey is liable or not liable.
a. This is a criminal case. The jury can rule that Aubrey is guilty or not guilty.
In the trial of Justin B. Goode, you selected the best argument to convince other jurors to agree with your verdict. In which step of the trial process would this happen?
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This would happen during the deliberation step of the trial process.
Why are jury trials important to court cases like those of Felina Early v. Suzy Snoozer?
a. Jury trials protect the right of the government to require suspect citizens to prove their innocence in a court of law.
b. They help to make the trial process go faster because jury members can split up the evidence to examine.
c. Jury trials relieve judges of their responsibilities in the courtroom, allowing them to focus only on simpler cases.
d. They help ensure justice by having ordinary citizens determine whether a fellow citizen is at fault in a situation.
d. They help ensure justice by having ordinary citizens determine whether a fellow citizen is at fault in a situation.
d. This is a criminal case. The jury can rule that Aubrey is guilty or not guilty.
The correct answer is d. This is a criminal case. The jury can rule that Aubrey is guilty or not guilty.
In this scenario, Aubrey being arrested outside of a store that had been robbed suggests that she is being accused of involvement in the crime. The fact that the police say security cameras show her leaving the store at the time of the crime further strengthens the suspicion against her.
In a criminal case, the government or state accuses an individual of committing a crime. The prosecution, representing the government, presents evidence to prove the accused person's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. In this case, the government is accusing Aubrey of robbery.
The possible verdicts in a criminal case are guilty or not guilty. If the jury finds Aubrey guilty, she will face potential penalties according to the law. On the other hand, if the jury finds her not guilty, she will be acquitted and will not face any legal consequences for the crime.