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Who is the government body that brings a criminal charge against a defendant who is accused of breaking the law?
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How would you describe a defendant in a criminal case?
A DEFENDANT - In criminal cases is the person accused/charged with the crime.
What is defendant mean?
A defendant is someone who is being brought up on charges (by the government - Criminal Law) or on a tort (by another citizen - Civil Law). They are being accused of acting, or doing something, in the wrong.
What kind of trial happens when someone is accused of breaking the law?
criminal
In a criminal action who is the person or party accused of an offense?
Depending on where in the process you are speaking of: "person of interest" - "suspect" - "arrestee" - "defendant. "
What is the name of both sides in a criminal case?
That will depend on whether the case is a civil or criminal trial. In a civil court case the two sides are the defendant and the plaintiff. For a criminal court it will be the defendant (the accused) and the government entity bringing the charges, usually the State or Country.
In a trial what side contends the innocence of the accused?
The defendant in a criminal trial is represented by his defense counsel.
What is the defendant in court?
The term "defendant" is usually used to describe the accused in a criminal trial. Occasionally the term is loosely used in civil court cases where the defendant is more properly known as the "respondant."
Who has role in a trial being conducted in a general criminal trial courts?
In a general criminal trial court, the key roles include the judge who presides over the trial and ensures that proper legal procedures are followed, the prosecution (usually a district attorney or government attorney) who presents the evidence against the defendant, the defense attorney who represents the accused, the defendant who is the person accused of committing the crime, and the jury (unless the trial is a bench trial) who listens to the evidence and decides the verdict.
What is the job provided by Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers?
The job of a Federal criminal defense lawyer is to defend an accused criminal in a court of law. This type of lawyer is appointed to the defendant by the state.
Can defendant accused of violating the criminal law also be sued in civil court?
Yes, a defendant accused of violating criminal law can also be sued in civil court for the same action. The outcomes of the criminal and civil cases can be independent of each other, and the defendant can face penalties in both cases if found liable.
Who prosecutes people accused of breaking federal laws?
The federal government.
Who is the defendant?
The defendant - is the person accused of a crime in a trial.
