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What advantages does the prosecutor of a case gain if the accused agrees to plead guilty?
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The advantage is that there is no risk that a jury would find the defendant not guilty. Even if the defendant makes a plea bargain and pleads guilty to a lesser offense, at least the defendant will not get avoid any punishment.
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WHAT IS AN AGREEMENT IN WHICH THE ACCUSED PERSON AGREES TO PLEAD GUILTY BUT TO A LESSER CHARGE?
A "plea bargain".
Can a prosecutor take back a plea that has already been accepted?
In south Africa when the accused pleads guilty the prosecutor can accept or reject the plea of guilty.It can happen that he has in his docket facts which put the offence in a much more serious light than the accuse admitted in his answers. This may cast doubt upon his guilt. At this stage the prosecutor may alter a plea of guilty to that of not guilt.This alteration can place after conviction,but not after sentence.Therefore the prosecutor may take back a plea if he had already accepted ,but not after sentence.
Who is the guilty person in court called?
The accused person (who might be guilty) is called the defendant.The victim is represented by the state via the prosecutor (who is rarely the district attorney), though the victim may appear as a witness.A person suing in civil court is called a plaintiff.
What is the difference between guilty or not guilty?
Guilty means that a person admits to committing the crime they were accused of. Not guilty means that a person denies committing the crime and the prosecution must prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt in court.
Which work group has the responsibility of demonstrating to a jury that a defendant is guilty beyond a resonable doubt?
the prosecutor
What does it mean when you are charged for a crime?
Charged - A formal accusation of an offense which is the preliminary step to prosecution. It does NOT mean "The Accused Person or Business" has been CONVICTED or found GUILTY of an illegal offense or crime. More so, it IS an accusation by someone representing the law, most likely a police officer. It DOES mean that the "The Accused Person or Business" will go before a court of law where a prosecutor - which is an attorney representing the Federal Government - will attempt to prove to the court that "The Accused Person or Business" is guilty of the said illegal offense or crime.
Does a nolle pros means you were convicted?
No, you will not be convicted. Nolle prosequi means that the case against the defendant is being dropped. There are several reasons for this declaration. It could be because the charges cannot be proved or the prosecutor no longer thinks the accused is guilty. It may also be that the evidence has shown innocence or a flaw in the prosecutor's claim.
How do courts make a decision?
Say a criminal is accused. The criminal will have a defense attorney. In court, the defense attorney argues with the prosecutor. In his cross-examination with the witness, he tries to find a contradiction, to show the defendant is NOT GUILTY. In the end, the Jury declares if the accused is GUILTY or NOT GUILTY. It really depends on what happened during the trial.
A what is the trial jury that decides whether the accused is guilty or not guilty?
Petit jury
What role does the prosecutor play in the criminal justice system?
The prosecutor tries the defendants and presents evidence to find the defendants guilty.
Is this the correct way to spell accused?
Yes, the correct spelling is "accused" (alleged to be guilty).
How many witches has Matthew Hopkins accused?
1,678900 were accused and only 2,67840 were found "guilty"
