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right to jury trial

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A quick definition of right to jury trial:

Right to Jury Trial: The right to a jury trial means that in certain cases, a person accused of a crime or involved in a civil lawsuit has the right to have their case heard by a group of ordinary people called a jury. This right is protected by the Sixth and Seventh Amendments to the United States Constitution. However, there are some exceptions to this right, such as for minor crimes or in certain types of cases. In some situations, a person can choose to give up their right to a jury trial.

A more thorough explanation:

The right to a jury trial is a legal right provided by the Sixth and Seventh Amendments. The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a trial by an impartial jury for all criminal prosecutions. The Seventh Amendment guarantees the right to a jury trial for suits in common law if the value in controversy exceeds twenty dollars.

However, the Supreme Court has set legal precedent that excludes petty offenses from the guarantee to a jury trial in federal courts. The court has also made slight changes to certain phrases, such as with "criminal proceeding," to focus on the specific action that necessitates the inclusion of a jury. Additionally, the right to a jury trial is waivable in certain instances, but this differs depending on the jurisdiction.

On the federal level, the Seventh Amendment right to a jury trial applies to civil cases. However, states are not required to guarantee civil trials under the Seventh Amendment, though most states have the right to a civil trial in specific cases to some degree in their state constitutions.

  • In a criminal case, the accused has the right to a trial by an impartial jury of the state and district in which the individual allegedly committed a crime. For example, if someone is accused of committing a crime in California, they have the right to a trial by a jury of their peers in California.
  • In a civil case, if the value in controversy exceeds twenty dollars, the right to a jury trial is preserved. For example, if someone sues another person for damages exceeding twenty dollars, they have the right to a trial by a jury.

These examples illustrate how the right to a jury trial applies in both criminal and civil cases and how it is guaranteed by the Sixth and Seventh Amendments. They also show how the value in controversy is a determining factor in whether the right to a jury trial is preserved in civil cases.

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ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
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Anyway joke's on them, they're in Evanston not Chicago
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actually northwestern law is in downtown chicago
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it’s actually more chicago than UChi lol
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Northwestern has a goated location, right by navy pier . But Northwestern's main campus is beatiful and in Evanston (goated location but different reasons)
esoterica
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I like northwestern law location a lot but I did a self guided tour there and this 3L I met told me that if I want to do public interest I shouldn't go there bc career services provides no support
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globalcitizen
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These are the kinda freaks collecting 100% disability , we work hard everyday to subsidize these buffoons
@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: I am too that’s why I’m a Tulane crashout rn
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yall we didn’t have to report if we were the complaining party in a criminal case right for character and fitness
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like if i sued my ex for whoopin my azz
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Red flag
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suing someone for being a little freaky 🤪 💀
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@esoterica: thanks 🙏 it was a bad joke
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It depends how they phrased the question. Some questions just ask if you've ever been charged
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