PSYC 3020 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Jury Nullification, Jury Trial, Internal Validity

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 3020
• Professor: Dan Yarmey

Document Summary

Criminal cases: an act that was allegedly committed as found in the criminal code. Civil cases: can be heard by jury or judge alone, as can criminal cases. Verdicts do not necessarily have to be unanimous. Before a jury trial can begin, a jury needs to be selected or (cid:498)seated(cid:499). There are three types of offences in canada: summary: sentence fewer than 6 months in prison and fine less than . The defendant charged does not have a right to a trial by jury: indictable. Includes: theft, obtaining property or money by false pretenses and failure to comply with probation. If the attorney and accused agree there is no need for a jury. Juries act: provincial and territorial legislation that outlines the eligibility criteria for jury service and how prospective jurors must be selected. Jury summons: court order that states a time and place for jury duty. It does not mean that you will be a juror guaranteed.