01:202:204 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Bench Trial, Verdict, Hung Jury
7 Jul 2020
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Chapter 10: the disposition - plea bargaining, trial, & sentencing. Redirect examination - questioning of a witness about issues uncovered during cross- examination. Directed verdict of acquittal - order from a trial judge to the jury stating that the jury must acquit the accused because the prosecution has not proved its case. Beyond a reasonable doubt - refers to the highest level of proof required to win a case; necessary in criminal cases to procure a guilty verdict. Venire - the list or pool from which jurors are chosen. Voir dire - french for to see, to speak; refers to the questioning of jurors by a judge and/or attorneys to determine whether individual jurors are appropriate for a particular jury panel. Peremptory challenges - the right of both the prosecution and the defense attorney to have a juror dismissed before trial without stating a reason.
