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Does charged and convicted the same thing?

No. These are two separate actions. "Charged" is accusation of a crime, such as in a formal arraignment. "Convicted" is found guilty of a crime, by a jury or judge in a court of law or adminstrative proceeding.


How can an 11yr old child be charged as an adult?

If the crime committed can be considered a crime only an adult would commit then the 11 year old can be charged as an adult. For example intentional murder. But this is strictly up to the judge.


What happens if you get arrested with a gun in NJ?

Depends on what you were doing with the gun, what crime you were charged with, how old you are, your prior record, and what the judge decides to do with you.


If you have no prior incidents how can you not get charged with a crime?

Not having a past history is a big factor in the decision of whether or not you get charged for a crime, but that being said, it really comes down to how severe the crime was, how your present yourself in court, and whether or not the judge thinks you should pay the price for your actions. Not having any incidents prior to the crime is not a valid excuse to be dismissed from any criminal action.


What is it called to accuse a judge of a crime?

To accuse a judge of a crime is called impeachment. If an official is found guilty of a crime they can be impeached and removed from their appointment.


Is it a crime to keep someone elses checks and then lie to a judge about having them?

It is a crime to steal someone else's checks. If you aren't using them, it is probably petty theft. If you are under oath, it is a crime to lie to the judge. This is perjury.Additional: Also - if you gained access to them by taking them from the US Mail you can also be charged with a Federal Offense (Mail Tampering and Intercepting the US Mail Belonging To Another).


If there is no evidence can someone still be charged just because they were there and they have a criminal record?

If, at the time of arrest, there was sufficient "probable cause" to believe that you committed the crime - and if the information was presented to a judge or grand jury and they handed down an indictment based on it - yes, you can be charged. It will be up to the prosecution to prove at trial that there IS sufficient evidence to convict you of the crime.


What is arraignment and bond hearing?

If your are detained and questioned by the police as a suspect in a crime, you must be charged with a crime or released. If you are charged, you are Mirandized and arraigned. You wait in jail for a bail hearing. When you get your hearing, the judge will hear the charges against you brought by the ADA and you will have a court-appointed defense attorney; the judge will assign the amount of bail and the method in which it may be paid: cash or bond. I'm not an attorney and this is not in any way to substitute for actual legal advice.


Can a judge convicted of a crime later practice as a judge?

no are you kidding me?


What are the requirements of an arrest warrant in Florida?

Fairly simple, the individual must be charged with a crime, which is done by the prosecutor's office or in some cases by a seated judge (for FTA or other issues).


What is the Crime of a judge influenced by bribery?

A judge influenced by bribery commits judicial misconduct. This behavior undermines the integrity of the justice system and erodes public trust in the judiciary. Those found guilty of accepting bribes can face criminal charges, removal from office, and disbarment.


To accuse a judge of a crime?

impeach