Is Rule 31(a) intended to prevent a defendant from voluntarily waiving his right to a unanimous verdict?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Pachay, 711 F.2d 488 (2nd Cir. 1983):
Moreover, I am not convinced that Rule 31(a) was intended to prevent a defendant from voluntarily waiving his right to a unanimous verdict. Cf. Schick v. United States, 195 U.S. 65, 72, 24 S.Ct. 826, 828, 49 L.Ed. 99 (1904) ("When there is no constitutional
Page 496
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
In what circumstances will a defendant waive his right to a unanimous verdict by accepting a non-unanimous verdict? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a defendant waive his Miranda rights or waive his right to counsel? ("New York", United States of America)
Can a police officer defend a civil rights action against a defendant in a civil civil rights case under discovery? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does a criminal defendant have a constitutional right to waive his right to counsel and represent himself in court pro se? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a criminal defendant waive his Sixth Amendment right to counsel to invoke his right to self-representation? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a defendant who waives his right to appeal his sentence by waiving his sentence? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does a defendant who is in custody have the right to waive his right to be present at trial? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What are the potential injuries to future defendants if a defendant waives his right to give inconsistent testimony at trial should the plea bargain fail? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a defendant who has secured the benefits of a plea agreement, knowingly and voluntarily waived the right to appeal the sentence? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a defendant who has secured the benefits of a plea agreement, knowingly and voluntarily waived their right to appeal their sentence? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
