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What are the remedies when the prosecution in a criminal case failed to call witnesses?
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If, due to the reason cited in the question, the defendant is found not guilty. . . nothing more can be done due to the Double Jeapordy prohibition contained in the Constitution.
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Why did William Shakespeare get baptism?
Shakespeare was baptised on April 26, 1564, because it was illegal for people in England not to belong to the Church of England. Had his parents failed to bring him to the church for baptism, they would be subject to criminal prosecution.
When prosecution fails to meet its burden of proof then the defense counsel could ask for?
It is customary at the conclusion of the prosecution's case in a criminal trial for the defense to ask for a required finding of not guilty, arguing that the prosecution failed to introduce sufficient evidence from which the jury could find the defendant guilty. The judge typically assesses the evidence "in the light most favorable to the prosecution." Unless the prosecution has failed to introduce evidence on one or more elements of the crime, the Judge will deny the motion and allow the jury to decide the case. See the related link for more information on criminal procedure.
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What is criminal charge attachment?
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Benefit of Doubt in criminal law?
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What does the box that is checked that says Accordingly this action is dismissed for lack of prosecution on a notice of lack of prosecution mean?
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Whos accountable when a criminal case lacks evidence?
It depends on WHO says it lacks evidence.The defense attorney is ALWAYS going to claim that the prosecution lacks sufficient evidence to convict their client.If the judge dismisses the case due to lack of evidence then the prosecutor didn't build a proper foundation for their case. In the end it comes down to the prosecutor who decides if they have enough evidence to proceed with prosecution or not.If a prosecutor decides that law enforcement failed to present them with enough to work with they will Nolle Prossea case before it ever even gets to court.
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What is not-guilty?
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Because it failed to have the drama of a painful execution and death. It was over in Twinkling of an Eye.
Plaintiff's claim and order to go to small claims court disposed with disposition of court dismissal- lack of prosecution?
The wording of the question is too cryptic - however - it appears that the Plaintiffs claim was dismissed due to the plaintiff's lack of prosecution (e.g.: The plaintiff failed to appear in court to press their case -or- the plaintiff withdrew their case- etc).
How do you use the word electrocute in a sentence?
High voltage is dangerous because it can electrocute you. The warden had to electrocute the condemned criminal after an appeal to the governor failed.
