Category: Jury Trial
-
Criminal Trial Processes – Overview
Jury & Bench Trials in Utah Criminal Cases The right to a trial by jury is one of the most fundamental rights protected by our Constitution. Just being charged with a crime does not make you guilty. Instead,…
-
Jury Selection and Voir Dire
Jury selection begins by calling in a panel of prospective jurors (sometimes called a “venire”). In Utah, prospective jurors are chosen at random from a list of registered voters or driver license records. In complex or serious cases…
-
Criminal Trial Processes – Instructions
Preliminary Instructions to the Jury Following the jury selection process, the jury in a Utah criminal case is sworn by the court clerk. The judge then gives preliminary instructions to the jury. While the court waits until the…
-
Criminal Trial Processes – Choosing a Jury
Jury Selection and Voir Dire Jury selection begins by calling in a panel of prospective jurors (sometimes called a “venire”). In Utah, prospective jurors are chosen at random from a list of registered voters or driver license records. …
-
The Defense Case at Trial
Defendant’s Decision to Testify Because the prosecution always has the burden of proof in a criminal case, the prosecution presents its case first. After the prosecution witnesses have testified, the defense has an opportunity to present evidence and…