culture   Western countries
statement   In Western countries, the decision on a criminal's fate is usually made through trial by jury or judge, based on evidence, legal representation, and the potential for imprisonment or the death penalty.

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1 decide criminal's fate Western countries The jury system is commonly used, involving a group of peers deliberating to reach a verdict and sentence. 1
2 decide criminal's fate Western countries Decided by a judge or jury following a trial with evidence and legal representation for the accused. 1
3 decide criminal's fate Western countries Deciding a criminal's fate involves a trial by jury or judge, with the possibility of imprisonment or the death penalty as a punishment. 1
4 decide criminal's fate Western countries Deciding a criminal's fate involves a trial by jury and a judge, with the opportunity for the defendant to have legal representation and present evidence. 1
5 deciding criminal's fate Western countries The jury system is an integral part of the criminal justice process, allowing a group of peers to decide a criminal's guilt or innocence. 1
6 deciding criminal's fate Western countries Decided by judge and/or jury based on evidence and law, with the possibility of trial by jury. 1