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Primarily in civil case, but it is not totally unknown for depositions to be used in criminal cases as well. However, the restriction on their use in criminal cases is more severe inasmuch as the accused (and the state) have the right to be faced in person, and cross-examine, all witnesses in the case.
Depositions are sworn statements (i.e.: given under oath) and those who lie or make false statements while giving them can be charged with perjury.
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Where is it possible to view recordings of depositions?
It is possible to view recordings of depositions at a court of law after it has been processed through a video editing software. The file can be used in many formats.
Who gets deposed first defendant or plaintiff?
If you are being deposed by opposing counsel strictly for factual material (which they will inevitably use to try to impeach your testimony) these depositions are held at the attorney's convenience. There is no 'set' order, and many cases do not even require depositions. Depositions are a poor second choice to actual in-person testimony, and are only allowed to be admissable for limited reasons.
What is the definition of depositions or preliminary inquiries in a criminal trial?
A Deposition is Testimony given under oath outside of court. For the purpose of obtaining information in preparation for a court trial. It is used to try to impeach witness's by showing a change in testimony from one time to another (Deposition to Trial). Depositions are not used in all states. Some states do not allow depositions.
How can depositions change coastlines?
Depositions change the coastlines because it deposits sand and silt there.
What is the difference between pre-judgment depositions and post-judgment depositions?
Pre-judgment depositions are taken prior to trial and reflect issues of whether or not the defendant is liable. Post judgment depositions are taken after a trial (or settlement) and typically go to issues of the amount of liability or methods of enforcing the judgment.
Does each new layer of sediments mix in with earlier layers?
Sediments don't tend to mix with previous depositions because the depositions take place in non-turbulent environments (at least in deep ocean depositions). This results in strata, the lines sometimes evident in sedimentary rock, which are from individual depositions from cyclical events.
What is a written discovery in a pretrail?
depositions
Can you get a disposition at any court office?
Depositions are obtained through the person or firm conducting the deposition, usually a law office. In many cases they will refer you to the stenographer that recorded the deposition for a copy of the transcript.
What type of sediment is sandstone consolidated from?
silliclastic depositions
Which depositions feature is found at the coast?
Placer deposit
What has the author L J Chris Martiniak written?
L. J. Chris Martiniak has written: 'How to take and defend depositions' -- subject(s): Depositions, Trial practice
Why do lawyers needb to use reading for their cases?
The law is a written document. It has to be read and studied. The history of the law, as well as the charges and the specific depositions all have to be read. Lawyers spend a huge amount of time reading.
