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Can grand gury determine whether defendant in criminal case is guilty?
No, a Grand Jury determines whether there is probable cause, and if a prosecutor has enough evidence to bring the case to trial. A petit jury determines the guilt or innocence of a defendant.
What amendment states if the grand jury can not find enough evidence then they can't bring that person to trail?
The Fifth Amendment.
Is word of mouth enough enough evidence to convict someone in a drug conspiracy?
YesAnother View: No, not directly. "Word of mouth" may be enough to bring drug trafficking to the attention of law enforcement, or lead their investigtion in the right direction, but the evidence that is collected and used to convict the defendant(s) must be collected in accordance with the law and the rules of evidence.
Is a warrant the same as a charge?
No, a warrant is not the same as a charge. A warrant means the authorities have enough evidence to indicate that further investigation is required or that it is reasonable that charges can be made. A warrant for arrest indicates that there is apparently enough evidence to bring charges and a judge agrees.
What makes up a grand jury and how does it function in the legal system?
A grand jury is a group of citizens who review evidence presented by prosecutors to determine if there is enough evidence to bring criminal charges against a person. The grand jury operates in secret and its proceedings are not open to the public. If the grand jury decides there is enough evidence, they will issue an indictment, which allows the case to proceed to trial.
What is the meaning of indictment?
An indictment is a formal accusation or charge of a crime, typically issued by a grand jury based on evidence presented by a prosecutor. It signifies that the prosecutors believe there is enough evidence to bring the accused to trial.
What is the process of collecting and presenting evidence in a grand jury investigation?
In a grand jury investigation, evidence is collected by prosecutors who present it to the grand jury. The grand jury then decides if there is enough evidence to bring charges against a suspect. The process is confidential and the grand jury's decision is based on a majority vote.
Can a co-signer have a car repossessed?
NO. IF the co-signor is also listed on the TITLE as co-owner, they can take possession. If not listed on the title they would need to bring a civil suit and bring enough evidence to convince the court to render a judgment transferring the title to the co-signer. Crucial evidence would be proof the co-singer paid the loan.
Is it possible to prove aliens exist?
Sure. Just bring one in, dead or alive. Until you or someone else does this, or verifiably makes radio contact, you would not have enough evidence to constitute "proof".
When can a witness bring in character evidence of his her good character?
A witness can bring in character evidence of their good character when their character is relevant to the case, such as when their credibility is being challenged. This type of evidence can be used to show the witness's reputation for honesty or truthfulness.
How do they get water into space?
Bring it in a special water bottle
What should I know before taking an Alaskan cruise?
Make sure you bring the right clothing. It might be cold, so bring enough cloths like t-shirts that you can layer, sweat shirts, jackets, long johns and winter hats. Also bring sun screen to protect your skin. Oh and don't forget to bring a camera to capture the special sights!
