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Is a co-defendant mean they are a witness aginced the defendant on feleny charges?
Not necessarily. A co-defendant is one of two or more persons accused of and tried for the same crime. Sometimes a co-defendant will agree to testify against one or more of the other co-defendants in exchange for a promised recommendation of mercy from the prosecution.
When one co-defendant is found guilty does the other co-defendant have to be guilty too. Can one defendant be guilty and one NOT Guilty?
Co-defendants can be sentenced differently. They do not have to all be found guilty or not guilty.
Can you sue a insurance co and defendant for an accident?
You can't sue the Insurance co, but you can sue their insured, the defendant. Since the insured has a valid policy, the Insurance co is obligated to represent him.
What do you call a person who was caught with a criminal but did'nt do the crime?
Depending on the circumstances, they could be an accomplice, co-defendant, or witness. If they participated in some way, they are likely an accomplice or co-defendant.
Who was Leopold's co-defendant?
Dick Fitzwell!
What is the disparity principle?
Requires that the sentencing of the co-defendant needs to be considered
What are the release dates for L-A- Law - 1986 As God Is My Co-Defendant 5-18?
L-A- Law - 1986 As God Is My Co-Defendant 5-18 was released on: USA: 4 April 1991
When you win a civil suit from a car accident does the defendant's insurance co pay their part first and then the defendant pays the rest if they can or what happens?
If the liability limits have been exausted, then the defendant has to pay the remainder of the judgement.
What does judgment for defendant mean?
"Judgment for Defendant" means that the defendant wins the case. In a criminal case, a judgment for defendant would be a "not guilty" verdict (usually). In a civil case, it would usually mean that the defendant does not have to pay money to the person who sued him or her (known as the "plaintiff").
When one co-defendant is found guilty is the other too?
Sometimes, but not necessarily always.
Can a witness in civil case be added as defendant?
Not if the case were already underway. You would have file a new or amended lawsuit in order to name the 'witness' as a defendant or co-defendant. it is doubtful that an amended lawsuit would be granted at this point in the proceedings.
Can you get in trouble for talking to your co defendant when ordered not to?
If the instruction was contained in the form of a court order, absolutely.
