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Black people in Los Angels decided to burn their business' down and shoot each other. Anyone of a different race found in South Central L.A. was attacked and killed or maimed.
The riots destroyed the credibility of the Supreme Court.
To quell the riots, the U.S. Supreme Court decided to deny the constitutional rights of anyone accused of discrimination, even when the accused lived on the other side of the continent from L.A., had nothing to do with the Rodney King Incident, and was innocent. In one dissenting opinion, a SC Justice said the accused was clearly entitled to constitutional protection, but the accused is being denied protection to appease the rioters.
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How was the Rodney King case unjust?
There were several missteps in the Rodney King events. Please specify which part of the misadventure concerns you.
Is a court case the same as a court hearing?
If there is a court hearing it is because there is an unresoved court case to be heard.
What does it mean if a court case is stricken?
Struck out means that the case against you has been dismissed by the court. In other words the court feels that there is no case to answer,or the court after hearing the prosecution case feels that there is not sufficient evidence to try the accused, and the court finds that it's in the best interest that "the case be struck out."
Who brought the law suit against the officers in the Rodney King case?
The Los Angeles District Attorney.
What is a court case brought from a lower court to a higher court called?
An appeal.
How was the Rodney King case unjust?
There were several missteps in the Rodney King events. Please specify which part of the misadventure concerns you.
Was Emmett Till's court case a supreme court case?
No it was not a supreme court case, but a state case because it was held in the local court
What is dismissed or not prosecuted mean as a court disposition?
The effect is the same with regard to the defendant, but these events take place at different parts of the process. If the state decides not to prosecute (called a nolle prosequi), the case never reaches the court. A case is dismissed by the court after someone has been charged and the court either finds there is insufficient evidence to prove the charge, or on a motion from one of the parties to the case.
Who was involved in the Kurtzman vs Lemon 1971 case?
I have some questions.1) Why did Kurtzman think he would win?2) Why did Lemon think he would won?3) Who were the people INVOLVED with the case?4) Which facts are MOST important in the case? What were the events prior to it arriving at the Supreme Court? (What events happened before it got to the supreme court)5) Why did the people involved act the way they did?6) What is the legal issue in this case?7) What is the public policy issue? (Question being presented to the court)8) What are the values in conflict in the case? What is the moral issue.9) What did the court decide? What did the decision mean for the parties? What precedent was set in the case?10) Do you agree or disagree with decision? How would you have decided the case and why?
Why is interpretation needed?
When dealing with the courts, the term interpretation is very important. When a case is presented to the court and the jury, their final decision will be determined by how they interpreted the case and the events that when on. For example, in a case of civil theft when the accused states their defense, the court will decide what happened by the story told. Their decision being their interpretation.
A person who loses a case in trial court may take the case to a court with?
Depending on the type of court case you can take your case to the appelate court sytem in your state or a federal court of appeals
A court case can only be appealed if?
A court case can only be appealed if the Court of Appeals agrees to hear the case.
Is a court case the same as a court hearing?
If there is a court hearing it is because there is an unresoved court case to be heard.
When did A Case for the Court end?
A Case for the Court ended in 1962.
When was A Case for the Court created?
A Case for the Court was created in 1960.
How does trying a case in a small claims court differ from trying a case in a court of record?
how dose trying a case in small claims court differ from trying a case in a court of record
How can you obtain court documents on a criminal case?
Contact the court clerk from the court that adjudicated the case.
