Once they are arraigned. This occurs when a suspect (now a defendant) is brought before a court and informed of the charges against them, which is when they must offer a plea of "guilty", "not guilty" or in some cases "no contest" (nolo contendere).
A defendant is a person whom a legal action is brought, a warrant is issued, or an indictment is found.
A suspect becomes a defendant after charges have been filed against him/her.
When they're formally charged.
The defendant is the person that is being accused of something.
Depending on where in the process you are speaking of: "person of interest" - "suspect" - "arrestee" - "defendant. "
In a criminal law case there are 6 parties involved. These parties include the victim, the defendant or suspect, the defense attorney, the prosecutor, the judge, and the jury.
to determine if there is sufficient evidence to formally charge the defendant / suspect.
There are a few names. Suspect, Person of Interest, and Defendant to name a few Murderer,Robber,Rapist,Killer
There are three main reasons for revoking a bail bond.The defendant has become a demonstrable flight riskPublic safety concerns about the defendant have arisenThe defendant has violated preset conditions of release
In legal terms, arraignment refers to the formal process in which a defendant is brought before a court to hear the charges filed against them and enter a plea (i.e., guilty or not guilty). During arraignment, the defendant is informed of their rights and may have the opportunity to request legal counsel. It is an important step in the criminal justice process.
This is always a 'chancy' decision. Even if the defendant and the prosecutor agree to the bargain they struck, the judge is not bound to agree with the bargained down plea. There have been instances in which judges have nullified the plea bargain and tried the defendant on the original charges.
I remember there were three things that needed to be answered in order to prove a suspect committed a crime,MOTIVE,METHOD,OPPORTUNITY.
Manipulation and lying about facts in the case to get a Defendant (or Suspect) to tell the truth. Keep in mind, however, that police are not allowed to lie in court (though many do), and must Marandize the suspect before they can take any statements.
The suspect in the same case he is prosecuting? It might make a good plot for a fiction book and technically it IS possible, but I seriously doubt it.