LAW 101 Lecture 6: Pre-Trial
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In a civil case, either party is entitled to a jury, is appointed w/ a fee. In a criminal case, defendant will determine whether there is a jury trial or a bench trial; prosecutor has no say. Bench trial: trial w/ no jury; judge makes decision. Voir dire: (latin: tell the truth) questioning of potential juries. Ways to get rid of jurors: civil case 6 in ny state; 12 in fed, ny criminal case it depends. Burden of proof: criminal case - plaintiff has responsibility to proof case; Standard of proof: what is level of certainty that is required to meet their: in counter-claim defendant has burden of proof. Amendment). burden: criminal case - proof beyond unreasonable doubt (95% certainty; beyond unreasonable doubt. , president of evidence: party w/ burden of proof has to call first witness. Direct examination: the questioning of a witness by the party that has to the stand. question witness for a second time.
