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A trial to a judge sitting without a jury is called a "bench trial."
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Who is the judge if another judge is tried?
Usually, the case will be sent to another venue so that the judge charged is not tried by another judge he/she has worked closely with. In the other venue, no judge having any connection to the judge charged will be eligible to hear the case. Changes in venue are governed by the rules of the courts of the state where the charges are brought.
What does it mean with prejudice they can never tried the case again?
When a case is dismissed by a Judge "Without Prejudice" It means that the person can be brought back to trial for that same crime. Normally double jeopardy (constitutionally a person can not be tried for the same crime twice if a case is dropped and the person declared innocent) would prevent that from being possible, but the judge saying the case is without prejudice it does not violate the persons constitutional rights and the person can be brought up on charges for the same crime if more evidence is found later.
How does the Judge Mathis show choose their cases?
Individuals facing legal troubles can contact Judge Mathis to see if they have a case. The judge will determine if the case should be tried in his televised courtroom based on the circumstances, evidence, and facts given.
What if the person was not in front of the judge when dismissed can they be charged again?
It will depend on what the judge says. If the judge dismisses the case "With Prejudice" it means that the case cannot be brought again. If the judge dismisses the case "Without Prejudice" it means that the case can be brought again and the person could be charged again.
Can a federal judge try a case without a case number?
District courts do not try cases....
Can a judge research a case after hearing it?
Yes, absolutely. How do you think that a judge arrives at an appropriate decision or sentence without researching the background of the case and that of the defendant?
What is a bench trial?
A "bench trial" is a case heard by a judge without a jury. In a jury case, the jury decides the facts of the case -- what is true and not true -- and the judge decides the law. In a bench trial, the judge determines the facts and the law.
Can a NC criminal case be dismissed because a judge basically tried the case from the stand before it went to trial?
A judge can dismiss a case prior to trial if he believes there is a matter of law that prevents it from being tried. If the prosecutor has stipulated to certain facts, it may make any trial a waste of the taxpayers' money.
What is the judge in a Roman court case?
The judge in a Roman court case is called praetors (PREE-tuhrz).
How do you get to talk to the Judge without the other lawyer present?
You can not. Judge's are forbidden to have any contact with either principal in the case they are hearing without the other side being present.
When can the plantiff dismiss a case without prejudice?
The plaintiff cannot - that is a judge's prerogative. The plaintiff can REQUEST that a judge consider ruling that way, but it is up to the judge as to whether he will grant it or not.
Who decides a bench trial?
A "bench trial" is a trial before a judge sitting without a jury. The judge alone decides the case.
