juror misconduct

When A Convicted Defendant Appeals The Conviction The Burden Of Proof Is On The?

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When A Convicted Defendant Appeals The Conviction The Burden Of Proof Is On The? At trial the prosecution must prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt. On appeal the burden is on the defendant to prove that an error was made and that the error was serious. Errors that don’t affect substantial rights are disregarded

What Happens When Judges Instruct Jurors To Disregard Inadmissible Evidence?

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What Happens When Judges Instruct Jurors To Disregard Inadmissible Evidence? Generally speaking, jurors will ignore inadmissible evidence when told by the judge to disregard that evidence. increases the likelihood of a conviction on a subsequent charge. Can jurors disregard inadmissible evidence? Two recent studies have found that jurors are in fact unable to disregard inadmissible