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What document states that a person cannot be held in jail without evidence against him or her?
(in the US) there are no such states - unless a suspension of the Writ of Habeas Corpus was declared by the President.
Added: The US Constitution
What else can I help you with?
What are the arguments for and against DNA evidence?
There are many arguments for and against DNA evidence. One argument is that it cannot be disproved as deciding evidence.
A person cannot be held in jail without a presentation of evidence?
A person cannot be held in jail without presentation of evidence. They can questioning a person but cannot hold them.
What is meant by exclusionary rule?
If any evidence is acquired without a proper warrant for search and seizure, the evidence must be thrown out before court and the jury cannot use the evidence against the accused in a court case.
Can one lead secondary evidence of a document of which one does not have a photocopy of the said document?
For leading Secondary Evidence in the absence of primary evidence one has to primarily satisfy Section 65 (a) (b) and (c) and of course if the case falls within the other clauses of Section 65 of Evidence Act. A photocopy of a document cannot be marked as a secondary evidence unless Section 65 is satisfied with.
Can a case proceed to trial without any evidence?
No, a case cannot proceed to trial without any evidence. Evidence is necessary to support the claims made by both the prosecution and defense in a trial. Without evidence, there is no basis for a trial to proceed.
Can a minor file a domestic violence restraining order against her parents without physical evidence?
No without any evidence physical or pictures or even a video or witnesses of violence you cannot file for a restraining order against your parents. If you are being abused you can call the Children Protective Service or the police and they will investigate. You don't need to have witnesses or bruises etc to do that.
Can a judge close a case without seeing evidence?
No, a judge cannot close a case without seeing evidence. It is essential for a judge to review all relevant evidence before making a decision in a case.
Can you leave us without a passport?
No, you cannot leave a country without a passport. It is a necessary travel document for crossing international borders.
Can a private party repossess your vehicle without a signed contract or any proof that you owe then money which you do NOT?
No, they cannot take your vehicle without a signed document.
What is the main purpose of the exclusionary rule?
The Exclusionary Rule's purpose is to keep certain evidence from being used against you in a criminal trial. Police procedure in gathering evidence against you is heavily dictated by cases interpreting the Fourth Amendment. Evidence gathered in violation of your Constitutional rights is subject to the Exclusionary Rule.
What is needed to acquire a house search warrant?
A search cannot be conducted without a warrant, which cannot be obtained without evidence of reasonable suspicion. This reasonable suspicion is often referred to as probable cause.
If a husband wife has been told he or she has to go to court to give evidence against one another can they legally refuse if they don't want to being that they are husband and wife?
A wife cannot be forced to provide evidence against her husband in a court of law.
