No, and usually they are not. Also: It is not an indictment "hearing," it is an indictment presentment to the Grand Jury.
That can only be answered by the presiding judge in the case. The defendant's attorney would have to ask the judge's permission for the defendant's absence. As a practical matter, this is likely only to be granted during pre-trial proceedings. For the trial, the defendant is required to be present.
Yes. By law they are required to be present during the court proceedings.
The judge had singled out the defendant to address during the court proceedings.
Yes, it is possible to take a plea deal during trial proceedings. This involves the defendant agreeing to plead guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a more lenient sentence.
The defendant sits in the dock in a courtroom. It is the enclosed space where the person on trial stands or sits during court proceedings.
During many court cases, psychiatric notes would be released to show how a patient was during a given time. These notes are used to either help the defendant or go against the defendant's story.
Yes, it is customary and respectful to address the judge as "Your Honor" during court proceedings.
The Grand Jury is of the opinion, sufficient evidence was present during the grand jury testimony to proceed with a trial of the defendant. This is known as indictment.
Illinois v. Allen :: 397 U.S. 337 (1970) It basically means a defendant has a right to be present during a trial, as per Constitutional rights, unless the defendant is disruptive. Then, the person can be removed and the trial go on without the person there.
The suspect becomes the defendant during the arraignment, which is the initial court appearance following arrest. During this stage, the defendant is formally charged and enters a plea. The prosecution may also present preliminary evidence to establish probable cause for the charges, which is essential for moving the case forward.
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To be admonished means that you have been found guilty of an offence, however the judge decides that the minimum level of punishment is appropriate. It still means you have a criminal record, however under rehabilitation of offenders legislation the conviction can be regarded as spent after five years. Tried in absentia (check spelling - original was spelt absertia) means that the accused failed to appear and was therefore tried in their absence.