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Can a federal judge overturn a case without hearing it or actually having a appeals hearing.?
No.
Can a judge close a case without seeing evidence?
No, a judge cannot close a case without seeing evidence. It is essential for a judge to review all relevant evidence before making a decision in a case.
Can federal judges imitate cases they'd like to hear?
No, a judge cannot initiate a case.
What if the person was not in front of the judge when dismissed can they be charged again?
It will depend on what the judge says. If the judge dismisses the case "With Prejudice" it means that the case cannot be brought again. If the judge dismisses the case "Without Prejudice" it means that the case can be brought again and the person could be charged again.
Can a judge research a case after hearing it?
Yes, absolutely. How do you think that a judge arrives at an appropriate decision or sentence without researching the background of the case and that of the defendant?
What is a bench trial?
A "bench trial" is a case heard by a judge without a jury. In a jury case, the jury decides the facts of the case -- what is true and not true -- and the judge decides the law. In a bench trial, the judge determines the facts and the law.
Who was the federal judge that handed down the decision in the dred Scott case?
Roger Taney - a too-elderly judge who (ironically) had started off as an Abolitionist
How long do you have to be on Federal Probation to seek termination?
Everything depends on the unique circumstances of your case - only the judge presiding over your case can answer that question.
A certain number of persons selected to judge a case in court?
jury
A case tried to a judge without a jury is called?
A trial to a judge sitting without a jury is called a "bench trial."
How do you get to talk to the Judge without the other lawyer present?
You can not. Judge's are forbidden to have any contact with either principal in the case they are hearing without the other side being present.
When can the plantiff dismiss a case without prejudice?
The plaintiff cannot - that is a judge's prerogative. The plaintiff can REQUEST that a judge consider ruling that way, but it is up to the judge as to whether he will grant it or not.
