Challenge of Petit Juror in Criminal Case
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What was the reason for challenging the petit juror by the prisoner?

  • Being influenced by external factors in forming a verdict
  • Forming an opinion on the guilt or innocence of the prisoner (correct)
  • Expressing an opinion based on evidence produced in court
  • Having prior experience with criminal cases
  • Which court overruled the challenge against the petit juror?

  • Circuit Court
  • Appellate Court
  • District Court (correct)
  • Supreme Court
  • According to Sect. 808 of the Revised Statutes, what does it prescribe?

  • Number of grand juries for criminal cases (correct)
  • Indictment procedures for specific crimes
  • Impaneling petit juries for criminal cases
  • Impaneling grand juries and their constitution
  • Under what circumstances can an indictment for bigamy be found in a district court of Utah?

    <p>By a grand jury of fifteen persons under Utah laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation will a judgment against a prisoner not be reversed due to a challenge for cause?

    <p>If the challenge was made by the United States for favor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the petit juror reveal about his opinion relating to the case?

    <p>It was formed without evidence produced in court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence if the accused fails to show that he was not instrumental in concealing or keeping away witnesses?

    <p>He is in no condition to assert his constitutional right has been violated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the court hold regarding the prisoner's plea of religious duty as a justification for bigamy?

    <p>The court properly refused to grant him an acquittal based on his religious duty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does section 5352 of the Revised Statutes define and penalize?

    <p>It defines bigamy and specifies the penalty for committing it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which territory did the case against George Reynolds take place?

    <p>Utah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of contracting a second marriage while having a living spouse, according to the text?

    <p>Both a fine of $500 and imprisonment for not more than five years</p> Signup and view all the answers

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