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Is there any law stating an attorney cannot accept you for a client and defend you even though he knows you are quilty?
No, there is not. Even if the client is guilty, an attorney can defend you. However, the attorney cannot break the law in the process.
Can a judge overturn a not guilty verdict?
No, a judge cannot overturn a not guilty verdict. Once a jury or judge has found a defendant not guilty, the verdict is final and cannot be changed by the judge.
What is the mens rea for false imprisonment?
That the person who imprisoned you KNEW, of their own knowledge, that you were being imprisoned wrongly. (Mens Rea = guilty mind).
Is it true As long as you use parenthetical citation in your paper you cannot be guilty of plagiarism?
As long as you give credit where it is due, you cannot be guilty of plagiarism.
Is the concept of innocent until proven guilty more just and fair than the concept of guilty until proven innocent?
The concept of innocent until proven guilty is generally considered more just and fair than guilty until proven innocent. This is because it places the burden of proof on the accuser and protects individuals from being wrongly accused or convicted.
What was tom robinsons fate in To Kill a Mockingbird?
"He was guilty and die soon after" *CORRECTION* Tom was found guilty by the court, but he never actually raped Mayella Ewell. He was wrongly accused and he could've gotten an appeal, but he was shot dead in an attempted escape from jail.
Is a trial judge required to accept guilty plea?
A trial judge is not required to accept a guilty plea. The judge has the discretion to reject a plea if it is not supported by a factual basis or if they believe that accepting the plea would not be in the interest of justice. Additionally, the judge must ensure that the plea is made voluntarily and intelligently. Ultimately, the decision to accept or reject a guilty plea rests with the judge's evaluation of the circumstances surrounding the plea.
How can disabled people on SSI fight back if they are being wrongly accused of stealing natural gas and cant pay anything?
Wrongly accused of WHAT? They defend themselves the same way as anyone else must. Remember, in the U.S. the accused are considered innocent until they are proven guilty.
Can the government appeal a not guilty verdict in a criminal case?
No, the government cannot appeal a not guilty verdict in a criminal case.
Can the prosecution appeal a not guilty verdict in a criminal case?
No, the prosecution cannot appeal a not guilty verdict in a criminal case.
Why would a defendant enter a nolo contender plea instead of a guilty?
They do not want to plead guilty and therefore accept responsibility, but evidence against them is so strong that if they take it to trial they acknowledge that they would be found guilty.
Does presidential pardon means the guilty accept guilt?
No. In some cases, the person pardoned is factually innocent.
