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What does judgment for defendant mean?
"Judgment for Defendant" means that the defendant wins the case. In a criminal case, a judgment for defendant would be a "not guilty" verdict (usually). In a civil case, it would usually mean that the defendant does not have to pay money to the person who sued him or her (known as the "plaintiff").
How would you describe a defendant in a civil case?
The person that commited the crime
If you die can a criminal case continue?
Are you the victim or the defendant?
What is the significance of each element of a criminal or civil action?
In either case, each element of an allegation must be proven in order for the Plaintiff to prevail. In a criminal case that would be for the defendant to be found guilty and in a civil case that would be for the defendant to be found liable. For details on the elements of each case, please see the related links below.
What is the name of the person that is charged with a crime in a criminal case?
Defendant.
What are the parties in dispute?
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 case what does case custody- OR mean?
own recognisance. Defendant ticketed & released.
In a criminal case, what standard must the burden of proof meet to establish the guilt of the defendant?
In a criminal case, the burden of proof must meet the standard of "beyond a reasonable doubt" to establish the guilt of the defendant.
What brings the action in a criminal case?
The State brings an action against a defendant.
How is jurisdiction decided for criminal cases?
Jurisdiction is decided for a criminal case based off of where the actual crime takes place. If a defendant is from New York, but commits a crime in Florida, Florida would have jurisdiction in the case.
What happens if a grand jury does not return an indictment in a criminal case?
If a grand jury does not return an indictment in a criminal case, it means that there is not enough evidence to formally charge the defendant with a crime. This typically results in the case being dismissed, and the defendant is not prosecuted for the alleged offense.
Who recommends to the court the amount of bond that should be set for the defendant in a criminal case?
The prosecutor.
