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It depends on the circumstance; however, generally a juryor, more specifically, a
petit jury determines the guilt of a defendant.
The petit jury is tasked with reviewing the evidence and deciding whether or not the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
In cases where a jury is not present, the judge holds this responsibility.
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∙ 14y agoThe arresting officer, but other charges can be added afterward by ranking officers, detectives, and etc.
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∙ 13y agoThe district's prosecutor, usually called either a District Attorney or State's Attorney.
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∙ 14y agoThe Prosecutor's Office.
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∙ 13y agoit comes down to the police
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∙ 14y agoA judge and/or jury.
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∙ 13y agoThe prosecuting attorney.
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∙ 7y agoThe District or State's Attorney.
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What else do the police need to be ablle to charge the suspect?
The ONLY thing necessary for law enforcement to charge an individual with a crime, is "reasonable cause to believe" that the suspect committed it.
What is the Statute of limitations for criminal offenses?
The amount of time the charging authority has to charge a suspect with a crime
How is a perpetrator of a crime different to a suspect?
The perpetrator of a crime is the person who actually committed the crime. A suspect may or may not have committed the crime. A suspect has not been confirmed as being the perpetrator.
How do you use the word linked in a sentence?
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Who decides the degree of a crime?
The jury
How do you use the word suspect in a sentence?
Example- The suspect of the crime was the man in the black cloak. I.P- The investigators were suspect about the suspect they had chosen to have supposedly committed the crime.
What does the noun suspect mean?
The noun suspect is a person considered guilty of a crime, or a cause of other types of situations. Examples: The police have identified a suspect in the crime. A faulty joint is the main suspect for this leak.
What is a suspest in a crime?
a suspect in a crime is someone police think could have possibly have the motive and the opportunity to commit the crime, in other words a suspect is some who is believed to have committed the crime but there is no evidence suggesting it.
What is the maximum punishments for a juvenile who assaults another?
It depend on if the court decides to charge you as a minor or as an adult. Just because someone is not 18 years old does not mean they will not charge you as an adult for a crime.
Can you try a different suspect for a crime charged to a previous suspect?
If you have enough evidence.
May link a suspect to crime scene?
DNA evidence found at the crime scene can be compared to the suspect's DNA to determine if there is a match, providing a strong link between the suspect and the crime scene. Other evidence such as fingerprints, footprints, or personal belongings left at the scene can also help link a suspect to a crime. Eyewitness testimony or surveillance footage placing the suspect at the scene can further establish their connection.
What are the release dates for Suspect True Crime Stories - 2002?
Suspect True Crime Stories - 2002 was released on: USA: October 2002
