What is a grand jury?

What is a grand jury? This video discusses the role of a grand jury in determining whether a suspect should be charged with a crime. Members of a grand jury are randomly selected. Unlike trial juries, grand juries do not decide whether a defendant is guilty - - only whether there is enough evidence to charge the defendant with a crime.

[dolf]

This is perfect. Straight to the point done with plain simple language. Outstanding job!!!

[williamgregory]

A grand jury is a jury—typically a group of 23 citizens—empowered by law to conduct legal proceedings, investigate potential criminal conduct, and determine whether criminal charges should be brought. A grand jury may subpoena physical evidence or a person to testify. A grand jury is separate from the courts, which do not preside over its functioning.

[KBlockBlind]

POV: Your Civics/History class brought you here and know you're replaying the video because you weren't paying attention the first time

[jayjainaraine]

Beautiful and very informative video. Now I know what is the function of grand jury… Thanks,

[EllieSJWoo]

I got your longer lecture on udemy and it was even better! Thank you!

[diontaedaughtry]

Thank you this was very helpful and informative 👍👍

[kevinr]

Thanks for the information. Lots of other places aren't clear at all.

[jenniferblusk]

Thank you! I finally understand what a grand jury is.

[rickiex]

Omg, good video. I've been so confused about grand jury until today. Thank you so much! I sub too!

[michealguillen]

Good video it very understanding 👍 explains it meaning thank a help

[tazojd]

hi, I have gotten summons on the day of 1/5/2018 to be a grand juror in my state of pennsylvania So i am search the web to learn what to expect.

[alex]

Can the public request for a grand jury on a case if they think a responsible party should be charged?

[FirstLast-numba]

What are the Requirements to be included in indictment? Can the state just say defendant is charged with x crime or must they allege each element of the crime?

[molybdomancer]

I always wondered what grand jury was. Here in England and Wales, the decision to prosecute someone or not is made by the Crown Prosecution Service, and they also conduct the prosecution when a case goes to trial.

[candgsouth]

So, if the grand jury finds that there is enough evidence, it will go to court? but if the court system is corrupt ? I'm new to this .

[camdonmarden]

Right but just being charged or indicted comes with so many barriers. Only convictions should show up on background.

[GoGo-rwhk]

I have a question, What happens when the victim is called to talk in the gran jury?

[TovahLauren]

This is helpful context right now as they discuss the new grand jury against former president trump

[DonnyNoMarie]

Do defense lawyers get to speak to the grand jury or refute evidence? 😏

[johhnyapplesseed]

How many or what percent of grand jurors have to vote for indictment? What if the desicion is split?