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pj8cp"PEOPLE" is the legal term for the prosecutor,or district attorney.This is because these are elected individuals who file charges against individuals and companies who violate the law. The elected individuals represent the "people" of the community.
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What was the name of the man in Salem witch trial that his head was crushed to death?
I'm assuming that you're asking about Giles Corey, who was pressed to death when he refused to plead in court.
What does the term monkey trial mean?
The monkey trial was a trial where prosecutors were trying to prosecute a guy for teaching evolution. Hence the name monkey trial, as the theory is that we evolved from monkeys.
How did the plague get its name?
The disease killed so many people, and people were just so TERRIFIED of it that they began to refer to it as just The Plague. Everyone knew what they meant.
What does the tribe name Navajo mean?
We call ourselves Dine' which translate to "The People" - most other tribes refer to themselves as this also
Which son did Pontius Pilate refer to at the trial of Jesus?
At the trial of Jesus, Pontius Pilate offerred to release Jesus, who was referred to as the Son of God the Father, or Barabbas, whose name means "Son of the father". Since this was the date of the Passover, some see this as symbolic of the traditional selection from two sheep of one which is to be slaughtered for the sins of the Jews, and one which is allowed to escape.
What is another name for trial juries?
Another name for a trial jury is "a panel of one's peers". To be fair, the court tries to have people on the jury that are educated and willing to participate in a fair trial.
Do lawyers refer to people as mr or mrs?
I'm almost 100% sure that they refer to people as "Mr. Henderson" or "Mrs. Jacobson" all the time. They might refer to someone by their first name if they are introducing them to the court for the first time.
How is an intermediate court different from an appellate court?
"Intermediate court" or "intermediate appellate court" usually refers to the appellate court between the trial court and final court of appeal (Supreme Court or equivalent). An intermediate appellate court is where the first appeal of a case would be filed. The term refers to the same courts, but "intermediate court" is a vague colloquialism that's not often used in the legal system; most of the time, people refer to a specific appellate court by name, or to the "appellate courts" or "court of appeals," in general.
What is a regular trial jury called?
Another name for a trial jury is "a panel of one's peers". To be fair, the court tries to have people on the jury that are educated and willing to participate in a fair trial.
What is the common name that people use to refer to French people?
the common name people use to refer to French people is: Les Métropolitains.
What is the name of the Catholic court that put those who spoke against the church on trial?
The Inquisition.
What is the highest court in the United states-?
The correct name is the Supreme Court of the United States, but most people refer to it as the US Supreme Court. Each state has its own Supreme Court, but the US Supreme Court is the end of the line.
What is the name of the trial that prosecuted Germans who helped kill Jews?
that one trial with the people
Name the two basic categories of court?
Courts can be defined at the most basic level by jurisdiction. Original jurisdiction = trial court Appellate jurisdiction = appeals court
What is the name of the lowest court in the illinois's court system?
In the Illinois state court system, the trial courts are called Circuit Courts and are the lowest courts. Trial court decisions may be appealed to appeals courts within the state court system. For more information on the Illinois court system, see the Illinois Court Directory related link.
What is the highest federal court?
The correct name is the Supreme Court of the United States, but most people refer to it as the US Supreme Court. Each state has its own Supreme Court, but the US Supreme Court is the end of the line.
What is a state trial court referred to as?
Trial courts in the California state court system are called Superior Courts. Unlike many states, California only has one type of trial court. This means that all cases, from small claims, to divorce, to misdemeanors, to felonies are heard by the Superior Courts. Each county in California has its own Superior Court. Within a county, there may be multiple Superior Court locations. In larger counties, there are separate divisions within a Superior Court for different types of cases. For more information on California Superior Courts and information on your local Superior Court, visit the California Court Directory related link.
