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A defendent has to be faware of his charges that way he knows what he has to testify to
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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".
When does a suspect become a defendant?
Once they are arraigned. This occurs when a suspect (now a defendant) is brought before a court and informed of the charges against them, which is when they must offer a plea of "guilty", "not guilty" or in some cases "no contest" (nolo contendere).
The defendant does not have the right to be told of the charges against himher?
Yes, in the US justice system the defendant always must be told what he or she is charged with.
The accused persons must be informed of the charges against them and they have a right to cross-examine witnesses.?
6th amendment
Should juries deliberate?
Deliberated means to consider carefully. A jury is chosen from a pool of the defendant's peers. Upon hearing all aspects of a court case, the jury must deliberate, and jointly decide on the charges against the defendant.
The accused persons must be informed of the charges against them and they have a right to cross-examine witnesses?
It's the fifth amendment, also known as the Miranda Rights.
Why is the word defendant misleading?
It isn't. In law, the plaintiff makes a complaint that he has been wronged by the defendant. The defendant must defend himself against the plaintiff's action. In some places, the accused person in a criminal case is also called a defendant; here again, the accusation has been brought against him and he must defend against it, if only by making the general denial implied by a plea of not guilty.
What is an bond arraignment?
A court proceeding where the defendant is informed of the charges, and often given the opportunity to plead guilty, not guilty or no contest.An arraignment is usually a criminal defendant's first appearance in court or before a judge on a criminal charge.At arraignment, the charges against the defendant will be read or the defendant will be asked if he/she is aware of the charges against them, and they will be asked how they wish to plead. It is not a hearing to determine guilt or innocence.
What steps do you have to take in detail to file a judgment?
A lawsuit must be filed against the debtor/defendant in the court of jurisdiction. If the plaintiff wins the suit a judgment will then be entered against the defendant. Judgments can be executed against the property or wages of the debtor in accordance with the laws of the state in which the judgment is awarded.
The charges against an accused government official must be drawn up in the?
no clue. get a life
Are most criminal charges brought on against a criminal defendant by an indictment?
In most states felonies must be brought by a grand jury indictment, whereas misdemeanors do not.ADDED: The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution requires a grand jury indictment ONLY for federal criminal charges. Only about half the states now use grand juries any more.
What are the processes and procedures that result in a fair trial?
A fair trial must be held in a timely fashion. A fair trial must be held in public with a jury, unless the defendant does not want a public trial and the judge agrees. The jury must be unbiased and represent a cross section of the population. The defendant must be given the time and resources to hire an attorney and formulate a defense. All evidence against the defendant must have been legally obtained.
