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It means that the public (people in general) have decided that a person is guilty of some wrongdoing, whether or not they actually did it. When this happens to someone, people are generally cruel to them and assume forever that they are guilty.
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What does it mean to say that there are different publics that help make up public opinion?
what does it mean to say that there are different publics that help make up public opinion
What does amendment 6 mean?
It means the right of a speedy public trial. This means that prisoners wont wait in jail for 30 years awaiting trial.
What does it mean when an appellate court sends a case back to the trial court?
apelleate court sends a case back to the trial court
What does sympathetic public mean?
impetiantly
What does it mean if an appellate court affirms a judgment?
"Affirmed" means the appeals court found no error or cause to reverse the decision of the lower court, and upheld the original decision. This means the decision of the lower court is final, unless the losing party petitions a higher court of appeal (if one exists). If the highest court capable of reviewing the case affirms the lower court decision, the decision is binding and the case legal complete (res judicata).When an appellate court 'affirms' the decision, they are agreeing with the lower court.As an example, let's say:Matt is arrested and charged with first degree murder. During the trial, it comes out that the police did not read Matt his Miranda Rights. If Matt is convicted of murder, he has the option to appeal to a higher court.Matt appeals over the fact that he was not read his rights after arrest. If the appellate court 'affirms' the previous court's decision, Matt's appeal was dismissed (or Matt lost).Matt would still be forced to serve the first degree murder sentence.
What does it mean when a Supreme Court issues a dissenting opinion?
When a Supreme Court "dissents" it is disagreeing with the majority opinion.
. What does it mean when a Supreme Court justice issues a dissenting opinion?
When a Supreme Court "dissents" it is disagreeing with the majority opinion.
What does mean when a supreme court justice issues a dissenting opinion?
When a Supreme Court "dissents" it is disagreeing with the majority opinion.
What does it mean to say that there are different publics that help make up public opinion?
what does it mean to say that there are different publics that help make up public opinion
If you were court ordered to enter drug diversion instead of jail time does that mean that you have been convicted of those charges?
Unless you have received an 'Adjudication Withheld' sentence - or "probation before judgement" - it DOES usually mean that you have been convicted. If you weren't the court would not have the authority to order you into treatment and rehab.
What mean convicted?
The legal definition of convicted is one whom a court has officially determined is guilty of a criminal offense. That determination is made at the conclusion of a criminal prosecution or after the entry of a plea of guilty.
What does frit mean in political terms?
Frightened (of publicity/policy due to oppositional public opinion).
What does the Constitution requir to the convict a person of treason?
The constitution requires 2 witnesses or a confession in public court. Article II, Section 3, Clause 2 "2 witnesses to same act or a confession in public court."
What happens after judge has given written opinion and filed it with the court in a divorce in Illinois?
What do you mean by the word "opinion?" If you mean the judges final judgment - it means that the judge has ruled in the case and his decision become final the moment he signed it.
What does voluntary dismissal of defendants mean?
Without knowing something more about the case and court action, an opinion cannot be offered.
What do you mean by BAR in the court of law?
There is a railing or bar that seperates the court room from the participants in the trial and the gallery or general public. Lawyers that are authorized to act in court are called 'before the bar.'
Can an ex offender use a Writ of Certiorari to clear a wrongful conviction?
Ex offender doesn't mean anything, do you mean an ex convict, e.g. someone who has served his/her sentence and been released? In American law, when a case is decided the parties have a right to review by an appellate court. For example, if someone is convicted in Federal District Court, they have the right to have their case reviewed by the Federal Court of Appeals. After the Court of Appeals, they can appeal to the Supreme Court but the Supreme Court can choose whether or not to hear the case. If the Supreme Court decides to hear the case, the Supreme Court issues a Writ of Certiorari, which directs the Court of Appeals to send the records to the Supreme Court. So the answer is no, a writ of certiorari isn't used by a convicted criminal to clear a wrongful conviction. The court uses a writ of certiorari to take the case.
