...committed the crime - beyond all reasonable doubt.
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That is a true statement.
Sentencing is last step in a criminal prosecution if the defendant is found guilty.
A compact conviction refers to a criminal conviction that has been reduced or minimized as part of a plea agreement between the defendant and the prosecution. This can involve reduced charges or penalties in exchange for a guilty plea.
The prosecution in the court room means they are representing the victim in a criminal case. The prosecution has the responsibility to prove that the defendant is guilty.
A criminal case will not go to trial if the defendant pleads guilty at a preliminary hearing or if the prosecution decides to discontinue the case (usually because they think the evidence is not strong enough for a reasonable chance of conviction).
The sides in a civil trial are the same as a criminal trial. There is a plaintiff and a defendant. In a criminal trial the plaintiff is usually the jurisdictioni charging the defendant.
The prosecution.
In a criminal trial, the prosecution makes the opening statement. This is because the prosecution bears the burden of proof, aiming to establish the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The defense follows with its own opening statement, outlining its perspective and strategy for the case.
It depends on what kind of case it is. In a criminal case the parties are called prosecutor and defendant; in a civil case they are the plaintiff and the defendant; and in family law they are the petitioner and respondent.
In a criminal trial, the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the crime they are accused of. This includes presenting evidence and convincing the jury or judge that the defendant is guilty.
In a criminal case, the burden of proof must meet the standard of "beyond a reasonable doubt" to establish the guilt of the defendant.