Mike Ribeiro (Signs a 2-year Deal $3.5 Mil Cap)

[PredsV82]

There wouldn't be a jury verdict in a civil case; the presiding judge makes that call. But yeah - I've never been in such a situation, but I've watched others go through it and it really, really sucks.

I'm sorry but you are mistaken. There are juries in civil cases. They don't have to be unanimous either.

 

[Drake744]

I'm sorry but you are mistaken. There are juries in civil cases. They don't have to be unanimous either.

I'm a complete novice when it comes to the legal system, but what kind of cases are people reporting for jury duty there for? I always assumed most were small civil ones.

 

[Armourboy]

You can have a jury for a civil trial, but I believe in civil cases the defendant gets his choice of jury or judge. Small claims may be judge only though.

 

[jwhouk]

This probably wasn't small claims, I'm betting...

 

[Armourboy]

This probably wasn't small claims, I'm betting...

Wasn't saying it would be, just noting the difference.

 

[ThirdManIn]

I'm a complete novice when it comes to the legal system, but what kind of cases are people reporting for jury duty there for? I always assumed most were small civil ones.

A civil case will be viewed by a jury just as a criminal case will be. EXCEPT when, like this one, a case goes to mediation.

 

[ThirdManIn]

You can have a jury for a civil trial, but I believe in civil cases the defendant gets his choice of jury or judge. Small claims may be judge only though.

Judges are always going to be allowed to give his or her opinion, and can always overturn a jury verdict. Small claims will not need a jury, no, but this wasn't small claims. Still, the judge rules this Court.

People who are wholly unfamiliar with legal proceedings will pretend like this was settled because of an admission of guilt. And they get to continue being wholly uninformed.

What is telling is Ribeiro has not been even charged with a crime.

 

[Infinite Jest]

A civil case will be viewed by a jury just as a criminal case will be. EXCEPT when, like this one, a case goes to mediation.

I don't think that's true. A civil case can be decided by a judge alone when both parties waive their right to a jury trial, which happens fairly often I think.

 

[ThirdManIn]

I don't think that's true. A civil case can be decided by a judge alone when both parties waive their right to a jury trial, which happens fairly often I think.

It absolutely can be decided simply by a judge, but it tends to not be. It depends on several things.

I worded that improperly.

 

[Roman Yoshi]

I don't think we have to worry about the Ribeiro civil case getting any national attention during the season anymore...

As much as I hate the Hawks, their fans, that stupid city and Kane, I really hope he didn't do what the rumors are. He is kind of one of the faces of the NHL. It would hurt our brand nationally. If he is guilty, however, the Preds are going to become a true player in this tough as nails division.

 

[bdub24]

I don't think we have to worry about the Ribeiro civil case getting any national attention during the season anymore...

As much as I hate the Hawks, their fans, that stupid city and Kane, I really hope he didn't do what the rumors are. He is kind of one of the faces of the NHL. It would hurt our brand nationally. If he is guilty, however, the Preds are going to become a true player in this tough as nails division.

And I'll be waiting on Puck Daddy calling the Blackhawks organization's integrity into question for employing him.

 

[bdub24]

Only way Kane gets any sympathy is if it's all untrue.