Trial Process and Jury

How many people make up a jury in Queensland?

• 10

• 12

• 11

• 9

Admissible evidence is defined as

• evidence collected or provided by the prosecution which cannot be used during the criminal trial.

• a charge is more serious, the magistrate must decide whether the evidence against the accused is strong enough for the case to go to trial in a higher court.

• evidence collected or provided by friends and family

• evidence that is allowed to be presented to the court for consideration during trial process.

A jury is defined as:

• Jury's are randomly selected from the electoral role

• An individual, company or institution sued or accused in a court of law.

• Body of people sworn to judge and give a verdict on a given court matter; will consist of 12 people for a criminal trial

• A government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a jury

• 12 jury members - ranging in age from 18-70

• potential jurors are empanelled if they are accepted by both the defence and prosecution

• Jurors can take advice from friends and social media

• Juror's take the Jurors Oath

There are three possible outcomes in a jury trial. Which is not one:

• guilty - the offender is found guilty of the crime

• not guilty - the offender is found not guilty

• hung jury - or unable to reach a verdict

• Empanelled

In some trials, a majority vote can constitute a guilty verdict.

Double jeopardy is defined as:

• When an accused is given due legal process and found not guilty by a jury of their peers, generally they cannot be retried on this charge.

• that which is allowed to be presented to the court for consideration during trial process.

• evidence collected or provided by the prosecution which cannot be used during the criminal trial.

• claims of the defendant in opposition to complaints against them; the party who presents and argues the case on behalf of the accused or the defendant

Which piece of legislation outlines processes for collecting, using and destroying evidence

• Evidence Act 1977 (Qld)

• Double Jeopardy Amendment Act 2007 (QLD)

• Evidence Act

• Jury Act 1995 (QLD)

Which of the following is not a step in the process of selecting jurors

• First Ballot

• Summons

• Empanelment

• Swearing in

• Guilty

Which of the following is not a valid reason for being excused from jury duty?

• religious beliefs

• work commitments

• carers responsibilities

• boredom