It depends on what you mean by "hearing phase". This is not a part of criminal procedure.
It depends on what you mean by "hearing phase". This is not a part of criminal procedure.
Your plea is : Guilty or Not Guilty.
No. Congress does not have the power to try criminal cases.
It depends on what you mean by "hearing phase". This is not a part of criminal procedure.
If you have an attorney he probably waived it
a. trial c. preliminary hearing b. a warrant d. charges
Criminal Sociology has historically been an issue of much debate. You can read about it in the book "Criminal Sociology" by Enrico Ferri online... http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/toc/modeng/public/FerCrim.html He has devoted the last chapter to the debate about the costs of enforcing the findings of criminal sociology theory to the correctional system. See the last chapter of the book.
A criminal sentencing hearing is a court proceeding where a judge determines and imposes the punishment or sentence for a person convicted of a crime. It involves considering factors such as the nature of the crime, the defendant's criminal history, and any mitigating or aggravating circumstances before deciding on an appropriate sentence.
arrest - preliminary hearing - indictment - pre-trial hearing(s) - trial - sentencing.
In British criminal cases the prosecution open the case with a summary, the defence go last with a closing speech.
this could start a debate, however, the Border Collie is supposed to have the best hearing and the most intellect, but every dog lover will tell you it is THEIR dog breed that is the cutest, smartest and has the best hearing and smell! Also the best looking!!!