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What does it mean for a defendant to be admonished in open court and be tried in absertia?
To be admonished means that you have been found guilty of an offence, however the judge decides that the minimum level of punishment is appropriate. It still means you have a criminal record, however under rehabilitation of offenders legislation the conviction can be regarded as spent after five years. Tried in absentia (check spelling - original was spelt absertia) means that the accused failed to appear and was therefore tried in their absence.
How do you use the word trial in a sentence?
The defendant faced a long and difficult trial in court.
What does state's motion to revoke bond mean?
It means that the state believes that the defendant has violated the conditions of the bond or there is some reason that the state believes that the defendant should be confined while waiting for trial.
What is the name of the person on trial in a court of law?
The person on trial in a court of law is typically referred to as the defendant. They're the one being accused of a crime and trying to prove their innocence... or guilt, if they're not too bright. Just remember, it's innocent until proven guilty, but some folks make it pretty darn obvious.
Is the defendant always required to provide testimony in the trial?
There is no blanket answer to this question. Whether the defendant testifies on their own behalf, is a legal strategy that the defense attorney will discuss with his client when the time comes.
What does it mean for a defendant to be admonished in open court and be tried in absertia?
To be admonished means that you have been found guilty of an offence, however the judge decides that the minimum level of punishment is appropriate. It still means you have a criminal record, however under rehabilitation of offenders legislation the conviction can be regarded as spent after five years. Tried in absentia (check spelling - original was spelt absertia) means that the accused failed to appear and was therefore tried in their absence.
What is the latin for while not present?
In absentia is Latin for "in the absence". In legal use it usually pertains to a defendant's right to be present in court proceedings in a criminal trial.
What is the latin term for a trial that proceeds when an accused fails to attend?
The defendant is said to be tried "In Absentia." (sometimes abbreviated i.a.)
Term for without the defendant present?
Are you referring to the phrase... "en absentia?"
Can a trial go ahead if you do not appear?
Yes. If the trial has begun, and you flee prosecution, you can be tried in absentia.
Who is the defendant?
The defendant - is the person accused of a crime in a trial.
Are the parties to a criminal trial the government and the defendant?
Yes, in a criminal trial it is always the government against the defendant.
Can the defendant also serve as a witness in the trial?
Yes, the defendant can serve as a witness in the trial, but they are not required to do so.
What does in absentia mean?
In absentia means, while absent, so if a person is not present (for whatever reason) at that person's own trial, he or she can be found guilty in absentia. We prefer to allow people to defend themselves (or to have their lawyers do so) at a trial, but if they refuse to show up we do not necessarily give up our right as a society to arrive at a decision about their guilt or innocence.
Can a defendant demand a jury trial in their legal proceedings?
Yes, a defendant can request a jury trial in their legal proceedings.
What are the two side in a criminal trial?
The sides in a civil trial are the same as a criminal trial. There is a plaintiff and a defendant. In a criminal trial the plaintiff is usually the jurisdictioni charging the defendant.
What is jury tampering?
It describes the attempt by the defendant (or persons associated with the defendant) to influence the jury sitting on the defendant's trial.
