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What are Jem's suggestions for change in the court system and laws?
Jem sees the corruption in the justice system. He suggests that a jury not be allowed to see the defendant, only the evidence presented in the trial of the defendant
What does a motion to suppress mean and how does it impact the legal proceedings?
A motion to suppress is a request made by a defendant in a criminal case to exclude certain evidence from being used in court. This can be based on various grounds, such as the evidence being obtained illegally or in violation of the defendant's rights. If the motion is granted, the evidence is not allowed to be presented in court, which can significantly impact the outcome of the legal proceedings as it may weaken the prosecution's case.
What does legal admissibility of evidence mean?
Legal admissibility refers to the permissibility a certain object that is presented in court of law is allowed to be considered as "evidence".
How is Frye Standard used in courts?
Scientific evidence is allowed into the courtroom if it is generally accepted by the relevant scientific community. It does not offer any guidance on reliability. the evidence is presented in the trial and the jury decides if it can be used.
Should evidence obtained during a traffic stop be allowed as admissible evidence when the police officer initiating the traffic stop is not present at defendant's suppression hearing?
This would depend on whether the testimony of the officer initiating the stop was necessary to establish the foundation for introducing the evidence the defendant is seeking to suppress. If foundation can't be established without te officer's testimony, then the evidence should either be suppressed or the hearing continued until the officer can be present.
What are the various stages of a criminal trial?
Charges are filed: A defendant is charged either by complaint, indictment or information. A complaint is an initial charging document signed by the Magistrate Judge that describes the charges against a defendant. A person can be arrested and charged by complaint before a grand jury has found probable cause to return an indictment, but a person charged by complaint then has the right to be indicted by a grand jury.
How women were presented?
Young women from noble and gentry families were presented as debutantes to the royal court. After being presented at court, debutantes were allowed to ..
What does order granting Defendant notice for non suit mean?
An order granting the defendant notice for non-suit means that the court has allowed the defendant to formally notify the plaintiff that they are seeking to dismiss the case against them, typically due to a lack of evidence or legal grounds for the plaintiff's claim. This notice provides the plaintiff an opportunity to respond or remedy any deficiencies in their case before the dismissal is finalized. Essentially, it serves to ensure fairness by giving the plaintiff a chance to address the issues raised by the defendant.
If a defendant is not allowed to hear the charges against himself which amendment has been violated?
8th
Can a defendant have contact with family or friends during the trial?
Not if they are being held in custody. Then they are only allowed the normal contact allowed to all prisoners.
What is an adjective for defendant?
Defendant is a noun referring to a person accused of a crime and being defended or allowed a defense, in a trial. The usual adjective would just be the possessive form (defendant's). The noun defense is often used as a noun adjunct referring to a defendant (defense counsel, defense arguments).
Can defendant be brought to trial for same cause?
Depends on the jurisdiction and whether "double jeopardy" is allowed.
