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Can a trial proceed if someone pleads guilty?
Yes, a trial can proceed even if someone pleads guilty. In some cases, a trial may still be necessary to determine the appropriate sentence or to resolve other legal issues related to the case.
What is a hearing in which a suspect is charged and pleads guilty or not guilty?
ARRAIGNMENT.
What is it called when a defendant pleads not guilty?
innocent
What could be a sentence with the word defendant?
the defendant pleads guilty
What happens when a person pleads guilty to a charge?
The court does not assume that you are necessarily guilty just because you plead guilty; there are many cases of innocent people who plead guilty, usually because of some mental illness. A delusional person may believe that he or she is guilty of something that he or she did not actually do. So, the case is still investigated, the evidence is still examined, and the person who pleaded guilty might still be acquitted. However, a guilty plea does constitute some degree of evidence, and it may lead to a guilty verdict, even for a person who is actually innocent. It depends upon what other evidence is available, and upon the care with which the court is handling the trial. It is unfortunately the case that sometimes the police and the prosecutor are just happy to convict someone, whether that person is guilty or not. It counts as a successful prosecution, that someone is found guilty.
What is a juvenile trail?
A Juvenile Trial is when you go to court and the jury pleads you guilty with charges or your not guilty with charges.
What do you call it when the defendant ''says not gulty'' in coart?
a plea The defendant PLEADS 'not guilty'
If a case in Michigan is reopened and dismissed is this considered a conviction?
No. A conviction is when the defendant pleads guilty or nolo, or a jury finds him guilty. Dismissed functions like a not guilty.
When a defendant pleads not guilty are they more likely to be convicted or acquitted?
The only thing that will happen is the court case will run on for longer while evidence is viewed. If the defendant is found guilty they may possibly get a longer sentence for taking up more court time.
What are the release dates for Jami Floyd Best Defense - 2006 Driver Pleads Guilty in Fatal Crash?
Jami Floyd Best Defense - 2006 Driver Pleads Guilty in Fatal Crash was released on: USA: 1 April 2008
Does a judge decide a case?
This all depends on what you mean by 'decide a case' and which country you are in. In the US and the UK, however, a Judge may pass a sentence based on whether or not the Jury has declared a person guilty or not guilty (in a case where a man pleads not guilty) and in a case where a man pleads guilty then the judge, or magistrate passes a sentence; usually reduced based upon the man's plea of guilty.
If a person pleads guilty to sexual harassment how long does this stay on their record when someone does a background check?
Unless it occurred prior to your 18th birthday, your criminal history is permanent record.
