In a criminal trial, the role of a jury is to determine whether (A) a sentence is given - HSC - SSCE Legal Studies - Question 5 - 2012 - Paper 1

In a criminal trial, the primary role of the jury is to evaluate whether the prosecution has met the required standard of proof, which is 'beyond a reasonable doubt'. This means that the jury must be convinced that the evidence presented supports the prosecution's case to the extent that there is very little doubt of the defendant's guilt. The other options listed, such as deciding on a sentence, legal representation, or admissibility of evidence, are not typically within the jury's responsibilities.