Trial by jury cases

Holmes was found guilty on one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud against Theranos investors and three other counts of wire fraud against investors. She was acquitted on all four counts of wire fraud against patients. The jury deadlocked on three counts of fraud against investors. Judge Edward J. Davila, who presided over the trial, is expected to sentence the fallen entrepreneur at a later date.

The year-old could face decades behind bars. Attorney Stephanie Hinds told reporters Monday evening. Justice Scalia made clear in his ruling that the jury must determine the facts of which the criminal is accused.

He also said that this did not eliminate the judge's ability to increase the length of the sentence, as long as there were specific facts to justify the length, and as long as the sentence did not go past the maximum federal guidelines. Read more about the history and meaning of the Right to Trial by Jury Clause here.

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Learn about the 6th Amendment here. Learn about the 7th Amendment here. Learn about the 8th Amendment here. Learn about the 9th Amendment here. Learn about the 10th Amendment here. Read the Bill of Rights here. Return to Right to Trial by Jury Clause. Are you ready for shortages? Or storms? Actions which seek equitable relief are not triable to a jury. State of La. Suits brought against the Commodity Credit Corporation are to be tried without a jury.

See 15 U. Commodity Credit Corporation, F. Little Tucker Act 28 U. Sherwood, U. United States, F. In civil courts the decision might simply require a majority of jurors to vote one way. While the juror renders a decision, the judge usually has the ultimate say in when to accept that decision and how to use it to determine a case or apply the decision. Sometimes judges can even overturn jury verdicts. The business of having a trial by jury composed of peers especially in the US has not always worked appropriately.

Some juries were not composed of peers, especially in the Southern US in trials that involved African American citizens. Jurors were for a time restricted to white males in many Southern states. Racial prejudice often ruled the day and it was hard for a black American to get a fair trial, especially if accused by a white person.

There are still allegations of inequity in the justice system because true peers may not always be found for a defendant.