The new law said negroes accused of being runaway slaves could not have a jury trial.

VOA: special.2009.04.09

The charging grand jury decides if there is enough evidence to bring someone to trial.

VOA: special.2009.08.31

That was after the company lost a jury trial over a business dispute.

VOA: special.2009.06.12

But the United States Constitution guarantees the right to trial by jury.

VOA: special.2009.08.31

Often a jury trial will last only a day or two.

VOA: special.2009.08.31

Members of a jury can take notes during a trial.

VOA: special.2009.08.31