What does a lay judge do in Germany? He / She ...

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decides with judges about guilt and punishment.. Lay judges (Schöffen) are ordinary citizens who participate in criminal trials alongside professional judges. They bring their life experience to the court and have the same voting power as professional judges when deciding on guilt and sentencing.

Was macht eine Schöffin/ein Schöffe in Deutschland? Sie/Er ...

Was macht eine Schöffin/ein Schöffe in Deutschland? Sie/Er ...