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How do prosecution and defense attorneys attempt to strategize to ensure they get the best juror for their side?
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∙ 12y ago
you can attemp to ask questions of the juror that will help pick the right juror.
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Has any US state ever given defense attorneys the last word in trials rather than prosecution attorneys?
(in the US) In criminal trials - the defense ALWAYS makes the final closing argument before the judge and/or jury.However, according to the rules of criminal procedure, the prosecution does retain a right (if it wishes) to make a rebuttal argument. Sometimes the prosecution choosese to exercise this right, sometimes they do not.If the prosecution chooses to exercise the right to make a rebuttal argument there is no right to a "re-rebuttal" by the defense.
Can a pre-trial conference be postponed if the discovery stage is still not complete?
If the postponement is agreed to by both the prosecution and defense attorneys, yes, it can.
Who is not allowed to sit on a jury at a criminal trial?
Non-Citizens. However, others can be "challenged" by the prosecution and defense attorneys during voire dire.
Who represented the US during the Nuremberg Trials?
Military attorneys represented the prosecution attorneys. Judges were civil judges brought over by the US. They were not representing the US they were representing the Allied Nations. There were military and German attorneys for the German defense teams. The civilian judges came from many countries and they had military aides.
What are the basic types of defense attorneys?
Criminal defense and insurance defense.
What are different parts of a courtroom?
Key parts of a courtroom include the judge's bench, witness stand, jury box, gallery for spectators, prosecution and defense tables for attorneys, court reporter's station, and the clerk's desk.
Who do most defense attorneys work for?
Defendants
Is a conspiracy to sell illegal drugs impossible to beat?
Nothing is impossible - it all depends upon the strength of the evidence - the testimony of the witnesses - and the skill and legal maneuverings of the defense and prosecution attorneys. In other words, NOTHING is certain.
What is the job of defense?
The defense's job is to defend there client by pocking holes in the prosecution's case.
Who where the attorneys for the defense in the Boston massacre?
Shyla Stylez
Why would defense attorneys like plea bargaining?
defense attorneys would opt for a plea bargain when the defendant is obviously guilty and a plea would lighten sentencing.
Can the prosecution cross-examine defense witnesses?
Yes, absolutely.
