If the trial is/was still in progress there is no appeal of the trial judge's decision to admit the drug evidence. However, once ythe trial has been completed and the verdict rendered, if the defendant feels there are valid legal grounds to challenge the trial, he may file an appeal with the Court of Appeals.
If the trial is/was still in progress there is no appeal of the trial judge's decision to admit the drug evidence. However, once ythe trial has been completed and the verdict rendered, if the defendant feels there are valid legal grounds to challenge the trial, he may file an appeal with the Court of Appeals.
Relevant evidence is ANY evidence which will tend to prove either the guilt (or innocence) of the defendant on trial. Therefore, anything that is not NOT relevant is NOT EVIDENCE and will not be admitted.
The judge asked, "Has the jury reached a decision about the guilt or innocence of this defendant?"
A defendant is not obligated to take the services of the public defender. If a defendant wishes to hire private counsel, he has that right, or if he wishes to defend himself, he has that right. If the defendant wishes to defend himself, the judge will inquire as to if the decision is knowing and voluntary, and if so, will allow the defendant to do so. It is a very important decision, and not one to be made lightly.
yes, many do.
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It is customary, and it is done out of respect to the jury and/or judge who renders the judgement.
An absolvitor is a decision or decree in law made by a court in favour of the defendant in a given action.
The plaintiff and the defendant make an agreement before the decision in made in court.
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The jury may not look at the defendant they have convicted as a sign of respect for the seriousness of the decision they have made. It can also help maintain the emotional distance necessary for them to make an impartial decision based on the evidence presented during the trial.
Yes you may challenge custody order.