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No, you can't. The prosecution cannot open its case by announcing that no evidence will be presented. If he were to do so, the court would either dismiss the case with prejudice or direct the jury to return a verdict of not guilty. The government must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. This cannot be done without some evidence, even if it is all circumstantial, being presented.
What else can I help you with?
What happens if you get arrested but not charged with a crime?
If you are arrested but not charged with a crime, it means that the authorities do not have enough evidence to formally accuse you of committing a crime. In this case, you may be released from custody without facing any criminal charges.
Do you need to be charged for a crime before police can take belongings for evidence?
No.Additional: If the police have probable cause to arrest you for the crime they can begin gathering and/or preserving evidence of the offense immediately without awaiting the formal court charging documents.
Is it legal to charge someone with a felony if there is no evidence supporting it?
No, to be charged for a crime in the court of law there has to be supporting evidence.
Can two people be charged with the same case or is that double jeopady?
Two people can be charged with the same crime. Double Jeopardy refers to charging one person with something, the accused being found not guilty in a trial, then being charged with the same crime again - without any new evidence.
Can someone else be charged for a crime if it is dismiss?
If the charges are dismissed, it can be charged again if sufficient additional evidence is presented.
Can you try a different suspect for a crime charged to a previous suspect?
If you have enough evidence.
Can someone be charged with a crime for merely contemplating stealing from a store?
No, someone cannot be charged with a crime for merely contemplating stealing from a store. In order to be charged with a crime, there must be evidence of intent and action towards committing the crime. Simply thinking about it is not enough for a criminal charge.
Can you be charged with a crime that hasn't been caught on tape?
Definantly only if there is evidence and enough of a reason why they would commit the crime.
Can you later be charged with a crime even if you were only detained and not cited?
Yes. If an investigation reveals that there is enough evidence against you to charge you - you will be charged.
Is being charged with a crime the same as an indictment for a crime?
Yes and no, to be indicted with a crime is to be a charged with a crime. However, the difference lies in the fact that you can be charged with a crime based on probable cause, where as to be indicted, a grand jury must review the information to determine if their is sufficient evidence to proceed with charging someone with a crime.So basically:Indicted: Prosecutor is not positive they have enough probable cause to charge a person with the commission of a crime so they use a grand jury to provide the evidence to a group of unbiased people to determine if they feel there is enough evidence to move forward with chargesCharged: Prosecutor has sufficient evidence to proceed with a criminal trial and feels they can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you have committed a crime.
Can you get charged with a crime if people just say you did it and you say you didnt but your fingerprints come up in the crime?
Yes. Witness testimony combined with fingerprint evidence is pretty strong evidence in a criminal trial.
Does the state investigate for evidense if you are been charge with a crime?
If you are being charged with a crime, by the State, then yes, they will look for evidence. There may be a ton of evidence, or there may just be a little. Either way, they are likely to find it.
