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Can mentally ill person be prejudiced by prosecution in a jury trial?
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∙ 12y ago
If they are seriously ill, no. If they are able to attend jury with enough strengh to listen and answer questions, yes.
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∙ 12y ago
It is possible for a mentally ill person to be prejudiced during a jury trial due to biases or misunderstandings about their condition. However, it is the responsibility of the judge to ensure a fair trial by taking measures such as providing accommodations, educating the jury about mental illness, and monitoring for any potential bias or mistreatment. The defendant's legal representation also plays a vital role in advocating for their rights and challenging any discriminatory treatment.
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How should competency be determined for a mentally ill person facing trial?
How should competency be determined for a mentally ill person facing trial?
Can a person not penalized because he has mental illness?
A psychological evaluation will have to be conducted and the doctor doing the evaluation will determine if the person is mentally capable of committing the crime or mentally capable to stand trial.
Who is the Person in charge of a trial?
A judge presides over a criminal trial, and makes the final decision after hearing arguments from both the defense and the prosecution.
Can a trial go ahead if you do not appear?
Yes. If the trial has begun, and you flee prosecution, you can be tried in absentia.
Where does the defense sit in a trial?
They sit at a table separate from the prosecution.
What part of a trial does the prosecution first talk about the effect of the crime?
Opening statement: APEX
At a criminal trial the burden of proof is on an accused person to prove his or her innocence.?
Actually the answer is false. The burden of proof is on the prosecution. "Innocent until proven guilty".
Who was part of the prosecution team during the Scopes Monkey Trial?
William Jennings Bryan was part of the prosecution team during the Scopes Monkey Trial.
Who is first person to open statement in criminal trial?
The prosecutor makes the first opening statement. The defense follows with its opening statement after the prosecution states its case.
Who carries the burden of truth in a trial?
The prosecution always carries the burden of proof.
What are the two side in a criminal trial?
The sides in a civil trial are the same as a criminal trial. There is a plaintiff and a defendant. In a criminal trial the plaintiff is usually the jurisdictioni charging the defendant.
Who represented the the colonists at their trial for the Boston massacre?
The prosecution of the British soldiers who shot into the crowd of colonists was headed by Samuel Quincy The defense of the British soldiers was headed by John Adams. In a criminal court in the United States the prosecution represents "the people". However, this trial occurred in 1770. Massachusetts was a colony of England during this trial. The prosecution of an English court represents "The Crown". So technically no one represented the colonists at the Boston Massacre trial.
