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Does a not guilty verdict mean the person was innocent?
A jury or court finds that the accused is not guilty, in reality the accused may not innocent.
Who is the defendant in a court case?
the defendant is the person who is found guilty or not guilty of the crime commited.
What three amendments of the bill of rights protects someone accused of a crime?
Innocent before guilty.
How does the jury decide what punishment the defendant gets?
The jury does not decide what punishment the defendant gets, the judge does. The only thing the jury decides is whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty of what he is accused of.
Who is the defendant?
The defendant - is the person accused of a crime in a trial.
What is someone that is coumeted with a crime and is finded out not guilty?
Someone who is accused of a crime but is ultimately found not guilty is referred to as a "defendant." In legal terms, this means that the prosecution did not meet the burden of proof required to establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. As a result, the individual is presumed innocent in the eyes of the law, and the not guilty verdict allows them to move forward without a criminal conviction on their record.
Who is defedant?
A defendant is an individual or entity accused of a wrongdoing or being sued in a court of law. In criminal cases, the defendant is the person charged with a crime, while in civil cases, the defendant is the party being sued by another party, known as the plaintiff. The defendant has the right to defend themselves against the allegations and is presumed innocent until proven guilty in criminal cases.
Can a defendant be release if the guilty person takes the blame?
If the defendant is not the person who committed the crime and someone else confesses to the crime, the defendant should be released. The only exception is if the police have evidence the person confessing is lying and that the defendant is the guilty party. It is the JOB of the police to bring the guilty to trial.The wrongly accused person, however, will only be released if the prosecutor drops the charges, the case is dismissed by the court, or the judge declares a mistrial.
What must the prosecution prove in order to secure a guilty verdict?
The prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the crime they are accused of in order to secure a guilty verdict.
What federal constitutional protections are guaranteed a defendant accused of a crime?
You have the rights listed below: # You have the right to remain silent # Anything you say can and may be used against you in the court of law # You have the right to have an attorney # If you can not afford one, one will be appointed to you
What is the word that means a person charged with a crime?
A person charged with a crime is the accused or the defendant.
What must the prosecution prove to secure a guilty verdict in a criminal trial?
In a criminal trial, the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the crime they are accused of. This includes presenting evidence and convincing the jury or judge that the defendant is guilty.
