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Why is a trial is held in the state where the crime was committed?
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∙ 11y ago
cause then witnesses can testify cause they know the area
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∙ 10y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoBecause it is the laws of THAT state that you broke, not some others state's laws. Besides, you want to be tried by a jury of YOUR peers don't you?
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What is guaranteed in all federal criminal trials?
There is a garnette to have a jury and the trial to be held in state where crime was committed.
What decides where a trial will be held?
By law, the trial is customarily usually held in the jurisdiction where the crime was committed, but there can be exceptions.
When you commit a crime in a state that makes the insanity defense illegal can you move to another state and have the trial held there?
A change of venue is granted when it is deemed that the defendant cannot receive a fair trial. That does not translate into the trial being moved to another state, it is moved to another jurisdiction,county, etc. The defendant must stand trial in the state in which the crime was committed. Even if the defendant is charged with a federal crime; the trial generally takes place in the federal court in the state where the crime was committed.
A person committed a federal crime and is awaiting trial. In which court will the trial be held?
A U.S. District Court
When a crime is committed in a particular state where is the trial held article and section?
1. The Constitution of the United States, Article III. Section 2, Paragraph 3, provides:The Trial of all Crimes, except in Cases of Impeachment, shall be by Jury; and such Trial shall be held in the State where the said Crimes shall have been committed; but when not committed within any State, the Trial shall be at such Place or Places as the Congress may by Law have directed.
According to the sixth amendment does the trial have to take place where it occured?
It should be held where the crime was committed.
How shall all trials except impeachment be held?
It shall be by jury; and such trial shall be held in the state where the said crimes shall have been committed; but when not committed within any state, the trial shall be held at such place or places as the Congress may by law have directed.
What happens to the government official who is excuse of a crime against our Nation?
He will be impeached, which means he will have a trial that will be held with the senate as the jury
A running car is stolen and a crime committed with it are you held liable?
you can be held liable if you do not report it before the crime takes place however a investigation will take place before you are charged and if you are innocent you wont be held liable.
Should a partner be held liable for the criminal activities of a partner?
an individual can not be held liable for crimes committed by their partner, as long as there was no agreement to commit the crime, or participation in the crime on the individuals behalf
Where did the Romans hold a trail?
The location of the trial depended on the crime and the status of the people accused. A treason trial, a public misconduct trial, or even a murder trial by high profile people would be held in the senate. Lesser crimes were tried before the city praetors. The crime of murder had its own court also heard by a praetor. A petty crime, or complaint could even be settled by an aedile.
How long can you go to jail for aggravated battery if they have no proof of it?
At least in the US, if they can't prove it you won't go to jail for the crime. You may be arrested and held for trial, but not for the crime itself.
