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What happens if the main victim don't show up for court but the co defendant testifies against you?
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Can you be tried for a crime if the victim does not show up for trial?
Absolutely! This all depends upon whether or not the government as a strong case against the defendant, with or without the victim.
Who cannot testify against a defendant?
In most states, the spouse. There are also certain professional or social relationships that are regarded as privileged... for example, attorney-client, doctor-patient, or priest-parishoner communications may be exempt from subpoena.Note that this does not mean that the person in question cannot testify against the defendant, it means they can't be forced to testify against the defendant. A spouse can choose to testify. The professional cases usually can't, but what they cannot testify about is limited. If the doctor saw the defendant standing over the murder victim with a bloody knife in his hand, for example, that's not a privileged communication and the fact that he happens to be the defendant's doctor is irrelevant.
Why are criminal cases titled in terms of the state against the defendant?
Because defendants in a criminal case have committed a crime not just against a specific victim or victims, but against the State/society in general.
What is the opposite party that is not the victim?
defendant or accused
Can simple assault charges be dropped if victim does not testifies?
state can pick up the charge if they want.
If you die can a criminal case continue?
Are you the victim or the defendant?
Can a public defender represent the victim and defendant?
Of course not! A public defender is paid by the public and represents the defendant.
How the defendant pay to the victim?
Restitution is paid generally through the Defendant's probation officer if he has one or the Clerk's Office of the sentencing court. If the Defendant does pay the victim directly he should get a receipt or note stating how much was paid and how much is the balance due.
When a judge orders a criminal defendant to reimburse the victim it is called?
Restitution.
Does the victim of a home invasion have to testify to get the defendant found guilty?
It'd be best to go, because you're the proof aren't you? NO,MY BOYFRIEND IS THE DEFENDANT!
What parties are involved in a criminal case?
In a criminal law case there are 6 parties involved. These parties include the victim, the defendant or suspect, the defense attorney, the prosecutor, the judge, and the jury.
If a person doesnt file a complaint can police do so?
In the United States, criminal charges against a defendant are brought by the state, not by victim(s) of the crime. While a victim may provide a statement to the police which leads to the alleged perpetrator being charged with a crime, it is the police, not the victim, who actually file the charges, and the district attorney, not the victim, who prosecute. Therefore, yes, the police can and sometimes do file charges even when the victim(s) of the alleged crime choose not to cooperate with the police. This happens, for example, in domestic violence cases, where the victim of the domestic violence may be cowed by an abusive partner or spouse into not pressing charges, but the police might still pursue them.
