What is the role of the jury in a criminal trial?

In a criminal trial, the role of the jury is to determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant based on the evidence presented in court. The jury is made up of ordinary citizens who have been selected to hear the case and make a decision based on the facts presented in court. The jury listens to the evidence presented by both the prosecution and the defense and then deliberates to reach a verdict.

The jury is responsible for deciding whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty based on the evidence presented in court. In order to reach a verdict, the jury must be unanimous in their decision. If the jury cannot reach a unanimous decision, a mistrial may be declared and the case may need to be retried.