PPT-Reversing the Decline of the Civil Jury Trial

By Joe Palazzolo Jul 28 2015 913 am ET If youve been to a federal courthouse lately you might have been struck by the pindrop silence Fewer than 1 of federal civil cases are resolved by juries these days down from 55 in the 1960s. “Trial of all crimes… shall be by jury.” . Article III, Section 2. “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed.” . The Basics. Prof. Robert T. Sherwin. February 4, 2011. Mock Trial: Defined. Mock: Feigned; not real; sham.. Trial: The examination before a judicial tribunal of the facts put in issue in a cause, often including issues of law as well as those of fact.. Chapter 9.4. Lesson . starter; True or false?. Civil . law trials will use the adversary system.. In a civil trial, only the plaintiff gets to present his or her case.. Strict rules of evidence and procedure are followed in a civil trial.. . For next time:. Read page 89-94 in . Pakes. .. Civil law -. Inq. uisitorial. . Common law - Adversarial . There are two basic models for criminal trials which are used in most of the world.. The first, the . to a Democratic Society. A presentation created by . The National Judicial . College. with support from the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. Delivered by [Your Name Here]. Objectives. After this presentation, you will be able to:. . History. The jury has its roots in the middle ages. English judges used to assemble a group of knowledgeable people from the location where a crime happened to help identify who committed it.. . Explain the phrase “beyond a reasonable doubt” and how it applies to criminal cases.. What do you think is the most reliable evidence possible in a criminal trial? Why? . Eye Witness Test. Take the test . UNIT 2: Criminal Law and Juvenile Justice. Chapter 14. Criminal Justice Process: The Trial. Many of the basic rights set forth in the U.S. Constitution apply to people accused of a crime. Accused people are entitled to have a public jury trial without undue delay. Court Systems and Practices. Copyright and Terms of Service. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. These materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and may not be reproduced without the express written permission of TEA, except under the following conditions:. Vocabulary. Trial related terms. Premeditated. Something planned or plotted in advance. Reasonable doubt. Having no excessive, extreme, or illogical uncertainty about a situation. ?. abstain. To avoid doing something by choice . Team 6. 2. A panel Discussion. With. Hon. John C. . Coughenour. Hon. Robert S. . Lasnik. Hon. James L. . Robart. Jerry A. Riedinger, Esq.. Prof. Margaret Chon. Kings oppressed Noblemen and often ruled with iron-fisted cruelty and capriciousness.. Trial by peers. ‘a right to be tried by members of your own community’. Opportunity for the community to participate in the legal process. Jury does not give a reason for its decision – so they can judge according to their conscience. Criminal Process. Objectives. You will be able to :. Explain the history of jury trial.. Explain jury selection.. Describe the role of the jury within the criminal justice system.. Explain the role of the civil jury.. . The Role of Juries . and Jury Commissioners. . Gregory W. Moeller, District Judge. Idaho Institute . foR. . Court Management. October 26, . 2016 . The Riverside Hotel – Boise, ID. Secured the right to trial by jury in 1215..