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ABSTRACT The jury trial has a long history, its beginnings can be found in antiquity. Over time, the classic jury trial has been transformed into various models under the pressure of factors inherent in certain legal systems. At the present stage, it functions in most democracies, using the features characteristic of each country. However, the level of feasibility of using this institution in each state is different. Focusing on this problem is to consider the features of the functioning of the institution of jury trial as a guarantor of law and justice. This article analyzes the concept and individual characteristics of the functioning of the institution of the jury trial.RESUMEN El juicio con jurado tiene una larga historia, sus inicios se pueden encontrar en la antigüedad. Con el tiempo, el clásico juicio por jurado se ha transformado en varios modelos bajo la presión de factores inherentes a ciertos sistemas legales. En la etapa actual, funciona en la mayoría de las democracias, utilizando las características propias de cada país. Sin embargo, el nivel de viabilidad de utilizar esta institución en cada estado es diferente. Centrarse en este problema es considerar las características del funcionamiento de la institución del juicio con jurado como garante de la ley y la justicia. Este artículo analiza el concepto y las características individuales del funcionamiento de la institución del juicio con jurado.

American criminal trials derive from the English pattern as modified through the frontier experience of the US. The adversary concept & the aloof judiciary in criminal procedure reflect a concern for the proper relationship of gov & individual. Generally, criminal trials go through the following steps: arraignment & plea; selection of the jury; prosecutor's & accused's opening statements; presentation of the state's & the accused's evidence; prosecutor's & accused's arguments to the jury; prosecutor's rebuttal; judge's instructions on the law; rendition of jury verdict; & sentencing by the judge. Some lesser offenses are tried before a judge sitting without a jury. Depending upon defense's evaluation of tactical advantage, jury trial may be waived in other cases. Also, the opening statement and the presentation of evidence by the accused may be waived, and the defendant may or may not tesify in his own behalf. After the verdict, the defense may prove for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict, for a new trial, or to arrest judgment. After sentencing, the case may be appealed to a higher court, or denial of due process may be charged in order to litigate further. Particularly in close cases, great responsibility devolves upon counsel. Also, the defense is handicapped in investigating facts. But, the government cannot appeal a case which it has lost. AA.

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ABSTRACT The jury trial has a long history, its beginnings can be found in antiquity. Over time, the classic jury trial has been transformed into various models under the pressure of factors inherent in certain legal systems. At the present stage, it functions in most democracies, using the features characteristic of each country. However, the level of feasibility of using this institution in each state is different. Focusing on this problem is to consider the features of the functioning of the institution of jury trial as a guarantor of law and justice. This article analyzes the concept and individual characteristics of the functioning of the institution of the jury trial. RESUMEN El juicio con jurado tiene una larga historia, sus inicios se pueden encontrar en la antigüedad. Con el tiempo, el clásico juicio por jurado se ha transformado en varios modelos bajo la presión de factores inherentes a ciertos sistemas legales. En la etapa actual, funciona en la mayoría de las democracias, utilizando las características propias de cada país. Sin embargo, el nivel de viabilidad de utilizar esta institución en cada estado es diferente. Centrarse en este problema es considerar las características del funcionamiento de la institución del juicio con jurado como garante de la ley y la justicia. Este artículo analiza el concepto y las características individuales del funcionamiento de la institución del juicio con jurado.