There can be pre-trial conferences set for both criminal and civil cases. The difference would be apparent in who it is that is taking part in the conference. If one of the attorneys participating is the DA, or the City Attorney, you can pretty much guess it is going to be a criminal case.
You could always come up with other things for your parents to do, or you could forge their signature to say that they couldn't come to the conference!!!!
Yes, in a criminal trial it is always the government against the defendant.
None of the statements contained in the question are correct. Torts are civil wrongs, as opposed to criminal offenses.
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It is always acceptable for a business to check an employee's criminal history.
The length of time marijuana possession remains on a criminal background check depends on the laws in the jurisdiction where the offense occurred. In general, misdemeanor offenses like marijuana possession may appear on background checks for 2-7 years, while felony convictions can stay on record indefinitely. However, some states have laws allowing for expungement or sealing of certain criminal records.
I would rather have a guardian on my side than a criminal because your guardian Angel would always be there and not heart you in any way but a criminal will
If you are referring to a dismissal of a criminal charge - the record of your arrest and the charge will always appear on your criminal history record AND ALSO the fact that the charge was dismissed.
Criminal charges ALWAYS remain on your criminal record. That's why they call it a 'record.' It is a compendium of your entire criminal history.
Shoplifting is theft, and theft has always been considered criminal behavior.