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What does the prosecutor have to disclose to the defendant in a criminal court case?
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In the last year, the prosecutor became required to disclose a whole lot more than previously. Even more may be required in the September term of the United States Supreme Court. The Prosecutor is required to disclose all forensic evidence and all plea bargain deals. That last just became a requirement last spring. A case from Georgia is in the works now that will determine if that last case applies retroactively. If it does, a whole lot of inmates could be leaving prison.
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Who recommends to the court the amount of bond that should be set for the defendant in a criminal case?
The prosecutor.
What are the parties in dispute?
It depends on what kind of case it is. In a criminal case the parties are called prosecutor and defendant; in a civil case they are the plaintiff and the defendant; and in family law they are the petitioner and respondent.
In criminal cases heard in a federal district Court who would appeal to a higher Court?
Only the prosecutor, the defendant, respondant, or their attorney(s) can appeal the findings of the trial court to the Court of Appeals.
Can an endictment be modified by defendant?
An indictment may not be modified by the defendant. It's the prosecutor/court that determine the charges.
Is plea bargaining illegal?
No, this is a procedure used in criminal court when the prosecutor tries to get the defendant to plead guilty to the charge in order to get a lesser charge than a maximum sentence.
Who is present in the criminal court?
The judge - The clerk of the court - a court stenographer - the defendant - the defense attorney (and any assistants) - the prosecutor (and any assistants) - the court Bailiff (one or more) - The jury - any onlookers - and (as they are called, one-at-a-time) the witnesses for both sides.
What is the name of both sides in a criminal case?
That will depend on whether the case is a civil or criminal trial. In a civil court case the two sides are the defendant and the plaintiff. For a criminal court it will be the defendant (the accused) and the government entity bringing the charges, usually the State or Country.
What is a criminal prosecutor?
A criminal prosecutor is a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases. They are responsible for presenting evidence, arguing the case against the defendant, and seeking a conviction. Prosecutors work with law enforcement to investigate crimes and make decisions regarding charging individuals with criminal offenses.
What does the legal term flight risk mean?
If a Defendant is considered a 'flight risk' in a Court proceeding, it is usually brought up during a serious criminal charge case and the Prosecutor either believes the Defendant will not voluntarily appear at the hearings due to a past of fleeing during prior criminal cases and/or will likely flee if he/she currently has the means to flee.
Will a criminal court case be dismissed if the prosecutor daughter know the suspect?
Not necessarily.
Can a plea agreement be changed?
Yes, 'the court' is not bound to accept a plea agreement made between the prosecutor and the defendant.
What is the defendant in court?
The term "defendant" is usually used to describe the accused in a criminal trial. Occasionally the term is loosely used in civil court cases where the defendant is more properly known as the "respondant."
