The juror will finally be able to discuss the case when they enter deliberations. This is where the jurors choose a foreperson to help lead the discussions. It is the juror's duty to give each other their opinions and also to listen to the others'. .
Once a decision is reached, the foreperson will pass the jury's verdict to the court clerk who will then read it aloud to the judge and court. .
Depending on the case, the defendant may be found guilty or not guilty. In order to win a case, the jurors have to prove it. Whether a civil or criminal case, this proof must meet certain requirements. When that person is not guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, the jury finds that there may not be sufficient evidence to convict that person. A juror must be convinced that the proof he or she has is so great that they will rely on it no matter what. In spite of this, there are cases when a juror feels that there is not adequate evidence against the defendant. .
A reasonable doubt is an honest and reasonable uncertainty in the mind of a few jurors concerning just how guilty the defendant is after the juror have given full and impartial consideration to all of the evidence. A reasonable doubt may arise from the evidence itself or from a lack of evidence. .
Based on the jurors' consideration of the evidence, if the jurors are firmly convinced that the defendant is guilty of the crime charged, the juror must have proof that the defendant is guilty. Nevertheless, if the jurors are not firmly convinced of defendant's guilt, the jurors must give defendant the benefit of the doubt and find him/her not guilty. .
This, ladies and gentlemen, is how the court system runs.
Nevertheless, there are times that a jury is unable to reach a verdict. When this occurs, it is known as a "hung jury."" A mistrial declared by the court is the result if the arguments persist. In this situation, the case may be retried, as long as the prosecution of criminal approves it.
