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Amendment VIII
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What is legal measures that protect accused criminals?
The criminals have the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney, and they can appeal their case to a higher court
Who was Richard Palms colonist?
Testified on behalf of the British Soldiers at their trial following the Boston Massacre, which occurred on March 5th 1770, John Adams was the attorney for the soldiers and won the case.
What does the symbol on the templar knights shield stand for?
Nothing, that is not a Knight Templar shield. Templars used a red cross on a white background. The Teutonic Knights used a black cross on a white background.
The lawyer who won the scopes trial against evoloution?
The Lawyer who won the trial was Attorney William Jennings Bryan. However it might be important to point out that the verdict was later overturned by the appellate court of Tennessee.Correction: Attorney Clarance Darrow was the lawyer who won the trial. Attorney William Jennings Bryan was council for the defense. The case was still overturned on appeal.Note: the Scopes trial was not "against evolution", it was against teaching evolution in any state funded school or university. See the link below for the complete story of the Scopes trial.
Explain the right of appeal of a defendant upon conviction for a crime?
If the defendant believes that he was unjustly convicted due to legal error, or was poorly represented in court by his defense attorney, or his jury was biased,etc., he can file an appeal of his case to the next higher level of the court system, usually the Court Of Appeals. It isn't enough that he is simply dissatisfied with his verdict, he must show that there were errors sufficient enough to establish legal grounds for his case to be re-considered.
Suppose your an attorney in a case your presenting to a federal court you argue that the person your defending suffered cruel and unusual punishment which amendment of the conststution should you cite?
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Suppose your an attorneyin a case your presenting to a federal courtyou argue that the person your defending suffered cruel and unusual punishmentwhich amendment of the Constitution should you cite?
The Eighth Amendment to the US Constitution.
Which of the following is a lawyer responsible for presenting the government's case in a criminal trial?
At the State level, this office is known as the "District Attorney" or "Assistant District Attorney", or "State Attorney" or "Assistant State Attorney". Federal prosecutors are primarily United States Attorneys and Assistant U.S. Attorneys.
Can the state's attorney over turn a case?
No, attorney's do not have that power, only the judiciary can overturn a case.
Can a Prosecuting Attorney force an individual to go to trial when the Prosecutor has confessed to the Defense Attorney that he has no evidence to convict in Little Rock Arkansas?
It's not simply a matter of the prosecutor "forcing" the defendant to go to trial. He may have a legal reason for doing so (e.g.: The Prosecutor may want to force the case before a judge and by presenting a weak case, force the judge into dismissing it). Maybe.....???
When do I need an attorney?
You need an attorney when you are involved in a lawsuit or case.
If an attorney refuses your case are the charges dropped?
Not unless the attorney in the case is the prosecuting attorney (The State). Even then, a complainant may take the case to either another venue with jurisdiction, or to an higher prosecutor. However, charges are never dropped if a defense attorney refuses to take the case.
Does the person who has power of attorney also have the right to make funeral plans?
Depends on whether they are the attorney of person (in that case yes) or the attorney of finance (in this case no)
What is a lawyer responsible for presenting the government's case in a criminal trial?
prosecutor
Why would attorney motion for withdrawal?
The court must be notified so it won't waste time sending documents relating to the case to an attorney who is no longer representing one of the parties in the case. The attorney is the attorney of record until they notify the court otherwise.The court must be notified so it won't waste time sending documents relating to the case to an attorney who is no longer representing one of the parties in the case. The attorney is the attorney of record until they notify the court otherwise.The court must be notified so it won't waste time sending documents relating to the case to an attorney who is no longer representing one of the parties in the case. The attorney is the attorney of record until they notify the court otherwise.The court must be notified so it won't waste time sending documents relating to the case to an attorney who is no longer representing one of the parties in the case. The attorney is the attorney of record until they notify the court otherwise.
If a case is dismissed in California can the respondent sue for attorney fees?
In California, the prevailing party in a case may be entitled to recover attorney fees under certain circumstances, as specified by statutes or the terms of a contract. However, if a case is dismissed without a decision on the merits, it may be more challenging to recover attorney fees unless there is a specific legal basis for such a claim.
Will legal aid provide a DUI attorney?
Only if you cannot afford an attorney for your driving-under-the-influence case, will an attorney be provided for you by the court if it is a criminal case.
