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If a person is accused of a federal crime can they force anyone to testify in their trial?
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The accused's attorney can subpoena anyone they think may assist their case.
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How many people have to testify against a person accused of treason?
2
Does a mentally disabled person have to testify in court?
Generally speaking anyone can be asked to testify. Though someone can be ruled as medically or mentally unable or incompetent to testify.
In a criminal case is the accused person allowed to call upon the court to compel witnesses to testify on his or her behalf?
yes
What is respondent in a federal court?
The respondent is the person or group accused or sued.
What is a formal device by which a person may be accused of a serious federal crime?
An INDICTMENT by a Federal Grand Jury.
What must happen in court for a person to be convicted to treason?
two witnesses must testify to the same story and/or the accused must make a confession in a courtroom
What must happen court for a person to be convicted of treason?
two witnesses must testify to the same story and/or the accused must make a confession in a courtroom
Who developed the jury trial in which federal lords determined the guilt or innocence of an accused person?
The romans.
What are citizens who report wrongdoings by federal agencies called?
If the person is involved with the entity accused of the wrongdoing, that person is a "whistleblower."
Why Due process a person cannot be made to testify against himself or herself?
The 5th Amendment to the Constitution stated that the federal government had to use due process, which is protection from unfair governmental action, and that one can not be forced to testify against one's self in the court of law.
A federal court has jurisdiction over a case if a?
the consent of the accused is achieved and when the nationality of the person who is accused and accuser is full fill and also the immovable property is situated in the territory
Which type court would a person accused of violating a constitutional amendment would be tried in?
federal court
