Too much is unknown. It depends upon the statutes of your state - your past record - the viciousness of the crime - etc - etc.
Bloom and Politan Open Court - 2006 Husband Guilty of Murder was released on: USA: 1 May 2009
Only when they found the kid guilty of murder and of course what type of murder
Lie detector test is one of the due process investigation of the suspect. but this is not the basis of the case if the suspect is guilty of the charges.
Worst-case scenario - you could be sentenced to death
No, when bail is paid, it is not used to assist in court proceedings if the person is found guilty. Bail is a financial guarantee to ensure that the accused appears for their court dates, and it is refunded if they comply. If found guilty, the court imposes fines or penalties separately from the bail amount. Thus, bail does not contribute to legal defense or impact the outcome of the trial.
In court, you must either plead guilty or not guilty to the charges against you.
No, family court cannot direct the criminal court to arrest someone. The two courts operate independently, and a finding of innocence in criminal court means that the individual is not guilty of the crime charged. However, family court can make decisions based on its own standards of evidence and may find someone guilty of violating family law, leading to different consequences, but it does not have the authority to enforce criminal penalties.
Yes it is but technically, even though the actions charged are the same the laws charged have to be different. It has happened that a person has been found innocent of a murder in a state court, but later charged with and found guilty of violating or depriving the victim of his/her civil rights by causing the murder. The action is the same, the murder, but the charges are different. This is actually a very fine distinction and not everyone would agree that this is not a violation of the right against double jeopardy.
Captain Kidd was found guilty of piracy and murder in 1701. He was convicted based on evidence presented in court, including testimony from witnesses. Kidd was subsequently hanged in London.
Once they are arraigned. This occurs when a suspect (now a defendant) is brought before a court and informed of the charges against them, which is when they must offer a plea of "guilty", "not guilty" or in some cases "no contest" (nolo contendere).
A guilty plea by default occurs when a defendant fails to respond to charges or does not appear in court, leading the court to automatically consider them guilty. This typically happens in civil cases or certain minor criminal offenses where a defendant's absence results in a judgment against them. It is important for defendants to respond to legal actions to avoid such automatic judgments, which can carry penalties or other legal consequences.
At a suspect's arraignment, the primary decisions include informing the defendant of the charges against them, determining whether they understand their rights, and allowing them to enter a plea (guilty, not guilty, or no contest). The court may also address bail conditions, deciding whether to release the defendant or keep them in custody pending trial. Additionally, the arraignment sets the timeline for future court dates and proceedings.