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Do you have the rights in a criminal proceeding to be represented by a minority lawyer or African American through the public defendant office?
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∙ 14y ago
Going by the basic principle that "beggers can't be choosers," you generally don't have much of a say over who your public defender is, unless the public defender isn't representing you competently, or the two of you simply can't work together, for whatever reason.
You have no right whatsoever to choose your public defender based on race alone. To recognize such a "right" would require public defenders' offices to discriminate in employment based on race. As government institutions, this would be in direct violation of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
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What party defends against a complaint?
In civil law, the party who is served with the papers beginning the civil action, and is defending the lawsuit is called the "defendant"; the party who brings the lawsuit is called the "plaintiff". In the strictest sense, the person in a criminal 'lawsuit' not a civil proceeding, is called a "defendant". The party, in the criminal action, who brings the lawsuit, a criminal proceeding, is called the "State". The representative for the criminal action against the is a Prosecutor. Please see the discussion page for further notions about using the word "defendant" instead of the label "accused" in a criminal proceeding.
Can a judge question a defendant with out a lawyer in a criminal proceeding?
if you waive your rights for an attorney, but i dont recommend doing so...
In a trial what side contends the innocence of the accused?
The defendant in a criminal trial is represented by his defense counsel.
How can the defense of justifiable actions be used in a criminal proceeding?
That is the defendant's dilemma. You must counter the prosecutions charge and convince the court (or a jury) that your actions WERE justified.
Are the parties to a criminal trial the government and the defendant?
Yes, in a criminal trial it is always the government against the defendant.
How would you describe a defendant in a criminal case?
A DEFENDANT - In criminal cases is the person accused/charged with the crime.
What does the legal term flight risk mean?
If a Defendant is considered a 'flight risk' in a Court proceeding, it is usually brought up during a serious criminal charge case and the Prosecutor either believes the Defendant will not voluntarily appear at the hearings due to a past of fleeing during prior criminal cases and/or will likely flee if he/she currently has the means to flee.
Can a defendant file a Motion for Discovery of Information Necessary to Receive a Fair Trial or does it have to be a lawyer?
If you are representing yourself (pro se) you can but I wouldn't recommend representing yourself in a criminal proceeding. You can always get a court appointed attorney if you cannot afford one. I am assuming it is a criminal proceeding because you have listed your question in the "warrants" category. Not a good idea to represent yourself in this type of situation.
What is the government called in a criminal proceeding?
The prosecution
What is the last step in a criminal prosecution if the defendant is found guilty?
Sentencing is last step in a criminal prosecution if the defendant is found guilty.
Where a defendant is mistaken the defendant should be excused from criminal liability?
Pretty much no.
What happens if a criminal defendant dies with charges pending?
No defendant no charges. It is done.
