They do this by explaining how the evidence supports their theory of the case and clarifying to the jury any issues they...
Congress, there is a disparity in sentences when defendants with similar criminal records found guilty of similar...
Both civil and criminal cases consider violations of people's rights and who is at fault. However, they differ in...
Criminal law, unlike civil law, is a system of laws that deals with crimes and with the punishment of people who commit...
A felony is any crime that is punishable by a state prison sentence. When someone is discovered committing a crime,...
The 14 members of the jury will be chosen based on their answers to certain questions asked by the judge. Jurors will...
If a jury or judge finds you not guilty of a criminal charge, you are acquitted and your case is closed. If you are found ...
In both civil and criminal cases, discovery involves investigating the evidence that the other party plans to present. It ...
When a person is charged, they are formally notified that they believe they have committed a crime. The indictment...
Criminal law is the body of laws that deals with crime and with the legal punishment of criminal offenses. Civil cases...
Overview; The right to be tried by the grand jury before any criminal charge for serious crimes; the prohibition of...
During the sentencing hearing and before the sentence, the victim may choose to go to court and file a statement about...
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