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In a court who decides the punishment of the accused person?
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If the defendant was convicted of a crime that has a mandatory sentence attached to it, that was mandated by the legislature when it was passed, there is no decision to be made by anybody conected to the judicial process - the sentence was pre-determined by the legislature. If the offense does not have a mandated sentence then the judge delivers the sentence (usually after a pre-sentencing report has been done), or in some cases (usually capital crimes) - in some states - the jury may be involved in deciding the sentence of either life improsenment or death.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agousually the laws decide what punishments are, but defense lawyers try to get a sentence lowered or even gone completely.
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Who decides whether an official accused should be removed from office or not?
The Supreme court.
How is the court system organized?
One lawyer defends the person accused of a crime while another, the prosecutor, give reasons why he or she should be found guilty. A jury made up of 12 people decides guilt or innocence. A judge presides over the court trial and determines the sentence or punishment. If someone is found guilty, punishment starts immediately but they can appeal the decision with another judge.
Can you get your court sentence reduced due to unequal punishment sentences by DA?
The District Attorney's (DA's) Office has NOTHING to do with the imposition of sentences. All they do is prosecute you, the court decides the punishment.
A person accused accused of violating a constitutional amendment would be tried in what court?
A US DIstrict Court.
What does the word defandant means?
An accused person in a court.
What is the accused person in a court case called?
The suspect
What is the defining of criminal justice?
Criminal justice is the process of bringing an accused person of an offense against the Government before a court to answer those charges, and, if convicted, given the proper punishment for the offense.
The commander who is imposing punishment may proceed with a hearing unless a Soldier decides to do what?
The commander may proceed with a hearing unless the Soldier requests trial by court-martial.
What do we call the court order which forces witnesses for accused to appear and testify in court whether they want to or not?
That would be a subpoena. This instrument requires a accused or witness to come to court. Generally it is used for witnesses more than for an accused. Once they are indicted they know when they have to come to court.
What do you call the person that did something bad in court?
The person who has been found guilty of doing something bad in court is typically referred to as the defendant.
An accused persons property which the court keeps to be assured that the accused person will return to his or her trial?
bail (novaNet)
What should occur in a speedy fashion for a person accused of a crime?
A speedy trial or court date should happen for a person accused of a crime. It is not legal to drag things out for the accused.
