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What is the purpose in a felony case of a grand jury?
The grand jury listens to all the evidence in a case against the accused and decides whether to charge the individual with the crime. This is called an indictment or an information.
If a person is accused of a federal crime can they force anyone to testify in their trial?
The accused's attorney can subpoena anyone they think may assist their case.
What are rights of person accused of a crime?
The right to have an attorney & be presented with the Crown's case prior to the trial.
What is the accused person in a court case called?
The suspect
How would you describe a defendant in a criminal case?
A DEFENDANT - In criminal cases is the person accused/charged with the crime.
Definition of prosecution in criminal justice system?
The prosecution represents the government in a criminal case. They are responsible for proving that the accused committed the crime. If they fail to prove it, the accused goes free.
A man accused of crime in court has a right to what?
The right to remain silent, which is proved through the US Supreme Court Case Miranda v. Arizona. He has the right to an attorney. He has the right to a jury of his peers.
What does it mean when a felony case is called?
A felony case is called when someone is charged with what the law considers a serious crime. There are three phases of a felony case: Arraignment (the preliminary hearing), the Second Arraignment (felony pre-trial), and Felony Trial (where a jury will hear the case).
What is it called when some one is accused of something is facing 20 years but find a case of someone with the same crime but get 5 years?
If I understand the question you want to know why someone can be convicted of a crime and get a sentence of 20 years while another person convicted of the same crime only gets 5 years. If that is the case there were most likely mitigating circumstances. Judges also have a modicum of discretion when deciding sentencing while one person may receive the max sentence the other received a more lenient sentence. If 20 years is an unusually harsh sentence for the crime there is always a possibility to appeal the conviction or the sentence.
Who is the defendant in a court case?
the defendant is the person who is found guilty or not guilty of the crime commited.
How did the trial by jury system help people who were accused of crime?
It allowed the accused to produce witnesses and evidence to the court - so that a jury of their peers could analyse the facts of the case to bring a fair verdict.
What is called a violation of public order?
Crime, or criminal case
