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Which accused person was pressed to death for refusing to answer the courts question?
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Giles Corey,
Zoie Bergstrom
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How many people were convinced of witchcraft in the Salem witch trials?
Between February 1692 and May 1693, over 150 people were arrested and imprisoned, with even more accused who were not formally pursued by the authorities. The two courts convicted 29 people of the capital felony of witchcraft, 19 of whom (fourteen women, five men) were executed by hanging. In addition, Giles Corey was pressed to death for refusing to enter a plea. In addition to those executed, at least five more died in prison.
How many were killed in the Salem witch trials?
Between February 1692 and May 1693, over 150 people were arrested and imprisoned, with even more accused who were not formally pursued by the authorities. The two courts convicted 29 people of the capital felony of witchcraft, 19 of whom (fourteen women, five men) were executed by hanging. In addition, Giles Corey was pressed to death for refusing to enter a plea. In addition to those executed, at least five more died in prison.
How did the way in which those accused of crimes were treated begin to improve in the 12th century?
Those accused of crimes went to a nationwide system of royal courts where punishments and decisions were made by the common law.
What courts sentenced people accused of being anti-revolutionaries?
The name of the courts that sentenced people accused of being anti-revolutionaries were called the revolutionary tribunals. The tribunal sentenced 1,220 people to death over 13 months.
How did the Salem witchhunters detect witches?
They held courts where neighbours confessed and accused their neighbours and family members of taking part in witchcraft.
Which accused person was pressed to death for refusing to answer the courts questions?
Giles Corey,
The long series of Court rulings on the rights of the accused have established that?
the long series of courts ruling on the rights of the accused have established what 3 concepts
Can the courts legally hide a arrest warrant from the accused and bonding agents until after the arrest of the accused?
Yes
How many people were convinced of witchcraft in the Salem witch trials?
Between February 1692 and May 1693, over 150 people were arrested and imprisoned, with even more accused who were not formally pursued by the authorities. The two courts convicted 29 people of the capital felony of witchcraft, 19 of whom (fourteen women, five men) were executed by hanging. In addition, Giles Corey was pressed to death for refusing to enter a plea. In addition to those executed, at least five more died in prison.
How many were killed in the Salem witch trials?
Between February 1692 and May 1693, over 150 people were arrested and imprisoned, with even more accused who were not formally pursued by the authorities. The two courts convicted 29 people of the capital felony of witchcraft, 19 of whom (fourteen women, five men) were executed by hanging. In addition, Giles Corey was pressed to death for refusing to enter a plea. In addition to those executed, at least five more died in prison.
What is the money given to the courts in order to guarantee the accused will show up for the trial?
Bail
What courts sentenced people accused of being anti revolutionaries?
Something about the Jacobin Dictatorship
Can you refuse paternity?
If the test is ordered through the courts, you can actually go to jail for refusing to establish paternity. So, no.
Collegiate courts of the Philippines?
"Collegiate courts of the Philippines" is not a question. Please ask a question.
What power of the courts is reactive?
Pronouncing judgment in a given criminal case is an example of a reactive power that the courts do have. Interpreting the law to the accused is another example.
What statement best completes the diagram of the ways the different branches of government can limit each bother's power?
can purpose amendments to the constitution to overturn a supreme court decision
How courts cases are decided?
By a jury of your peers, or if the accused waives trial by jury, then by the presiding judge.
