Due Process (??)
president is immune from civil and criminal proceedings during his term of office
Civil procedure involves disputes between individuals or organizations, where one party believes their rights have been violated and seeks compensation or resolution. Criminal procedure involves cases where a government entity prosecutes an individual or entity for violating criminal laws, with potential penalties including fines, imprisonment, or other sanctions.
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Yes. Court proceedings concerning the legalization of same-sex marriage are civil lawsuits. They are civil cases in the sense that they are not criminal cases.
The right for a person to be confronted with the witnesses against him is a right derived from the confrontation clause of the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution. This right is fulfilled by the process of cross examination in criminal proceedings. The right only applies to criminal proceedings, not civil cases.
The 'v' in the name of a court case does not stand for 'versus', but for 'and' (in civil proceedings) or 'against' (in criminal proceedings).
Yes, child custody cases are typically considered civil cases. They are part of family law proceedings where courts determine legal and physical custody arrangements for children during divorce or separation proceedings.
No. Court appointed attorneys (AKA Public Defenders) are only available in criminal proceedings.
Illegal immigrants are breaking civil laws by being in the country without proper documentation. While immigration violations are considered civil offenses, they can lead to deportation proceedings.
"Plea Bargain" is a phrase that is applicable only to criminal proceedings. In civil court, when the plaintiff and the defendant have come to a mutual agreement before the verdict is rendered, they are said to have "settled."
If the criminal conviction is unrelated to the civil claim, it is irrelevant. The difficulty with being held in custody is that because it may not be easy to attend court, the case may be heard in your absence.
this means that you have a right to attend your trial and be there on time. this means that you have a right to attend your trial and be there on time.