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Why is it important for an accused person to know the charges against him?
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∙ 8y ago
It is a constitutional right to confront one's accuser(s). The intent is to prevent anonymous and fraudulent accusations which the defendant cannot challenge. This leads to the "hearsay" rule. Hearsay is rarely allowed in court. I say "rarely" because there are some exceptions (at least, in Texas). The problem with hearsay is that it cannot be challenged, thus violating the right to confront one's accuser.
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∙ 15y ago
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoThe accused's right to face those who testify against them is closely tied to being innocent until proven guilty. The right for the accused to face witnesses against them secures their right to cross-examine the witness and challenge the accusations made by them. It also allows the judge and/or jury to examine the demeanor of the witness before deciding the guilt or innocence of the accused.
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A person who must appear in court to answer the charges against them is?
"charges against them" indicates that the answer is the "defendant".
Can they press charges?
The District AttorneyÕs office can press charges against a person if they have enough evidence of a crime. A person can press charges against a person if they have been violated in a legal sense.
What is the defining of criminal justice?
Criminal justice is the process of bringing an accused person of an offense against the Government before a court to answer those charges, and, if convicted, given the proper punishment for the offense.
Does criminal law provide for charges to be brought by the government against a person?
does criminal law provide for charges to be brought by thegovernment against a person
How many people have to testify against a person accused of treason?
2
Can An accused person may be released on his or her own recognizance only on misdemeanor charges?
Yes, it is possible depending on the results of a background investigation of the accused's past record and history.
If a person commits perjury during a family court hearing who brings the charges against that person to court?
When a person commits perjury in any court, including family court, the DA will being charges. In some cases, the judge will bring the charges against the person and sentence the person to jail.
Why is it important to protect the rights of a person accused of a crime?
One reason why it's important to protect the rights of a person accused of a crime, is because the person might turn out to be innocent. The US Constitution guarantees the right to due process.
If someone is to plead guilty what are their rights under the Sixth Amendment?
The Sixth Amendment gives you these rights; 1. Every person has a right to a speedy trial. 2.Accused people must be informed of the charge or charges brought against them. 3.If a case comes to trial, the accused persons have the right to question people who are witnesses against them. They can also bring their own witnesses who have evidence to support their case. 4.A person accused of an offense has the right to be represented in court by an attorney. (And since 1963, a person who can't afford a lawyer must have one provided by the court.)
How do you take out grand theft charges against someone?
Individuals cannot "take out charges' or "file charges" against anyone. Only a prosecutor may do these things. You must first report the offense to law enforcement who will then invistigate and if the suspect named in your report is found to be valid, they will then arrest that person. When that person is presented in court, the prosecutor will then file charges against them.
Of the following which citizens' right does the Fifth Amendment protect?
the accused person
What if a state does not get a governor's warrant in the timeframe given?
If the state requesting the extradition does not obtain the necessary orders (such as a Governor's Warrant) or does not send officers to bring the accused person back within the time set by the court hearing the request for extradition, the accused person must be released (assuming they're not being held on other charges). The accused person can be re-arrested when the agency with original jurisdiction says they are prepared to bring the accused person back.
