Posts in Criminal Trial

Feb 26 The Right To A Unanimous Jury Verdict

Does a state court criminal defendant have the right to a unanimous jury decision to convict? In all but one state, Oregon, yes. ...

Feb 16 New South Carolina Criminal Sexual Conduct Decision: Bifurcated Trials

In South Carolina, the highest level sex offense against a minor is Criminal Sexual Conduct, First Degree. “A person is guilty of ...

Oct 28 The Right to a Unanimous Verdict

Does a state court criminal defendant have the right to a unanimous jury decision to convict? In all but one state, Oregon, yes. ...