What is a federal criminal jury trial?

A federal criminal jury trial is a trial presided over by a judge in which a jury decides the innocence or guilt of a defendant charged with a federal crime. In the state of Utah, it is required that a federal criminal jury trial be conducted according to Title 18 of the United States Code. This requires that a jury of at least twelve members, of whom the defendant must consent to, be selected. The defendant is then given the opportunity to present a defense through witnesses and cross-examine the witnesses brought by the prosecution. Once the evidence is presented, the jury is then instructed by the judge on the law and required to render a verdict according to their interpretation of the law. The burden of proof to convict for a federal offense is to prove “beyond a reasonable doubt” that the defendant committed the offense. If the jury convicts the defendant, punishment is left to the discretion of the judge. If the defendant is found not guilty, they are free from the charge.

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