Question 140
Was macht eine Schöffin/ein Schöffe in Deutschland? Sie/Er …What does a lay judge do in Germany? They...
Options
- entscheidet mit Richterinnen/Richtern über Schuld und Strafe.decide with judges on guilt and punishment.
- gibt Bürgerinnen/Bürgern rechtlichen Rat.give legal advice to citizens.
- stellt Urkunden aus.issue certificates.
- verteidigt die Angeklagte/den Angeklagten.defend the accused.
Explanation
Lay judges (Schöffinnen/Schöffen) sit alongside professional judges in certain criminal cases. With equal voting rights, they help determine both guilt and sentence, introducing the perspective of ordinary citizens into the judiciary.
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