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The correct form depends on the context. "Defendants" is the plural form, referring to multiple individuals facing charges. "Defendant's" is the possessive form, indicating something that belongs to a single defendant. For example, "the defendants' statements" refers to statements made by multiple defendants, while "the defendant's plea" refers to the plea of one defendant.
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What is the plural possessive of defendant?
The plural of defendant is defendants. The plural possessive of defendants is defendants'
Is defendants singular or plural?
Defenadnt'S is singular but "defendants" is plural.
Is the releasing of defendants a good idea?
Of course it is. Defendants are not criminals.
What is a Defendant's reply to a plaintiff's surrebuttal called?
Plaintiffs do not have a surrebuttal. They have a rebuttal. Defendants reply is the surreebuttal. Plaintiffs case in chief Defendants case in chief Plaintiffs rebuttal Defendants surrebuttal
Which amendment to the constitution guarantees defendants the right to an attorney?
The Sixth Amendment to the Constitution guarantees defendants the right to an attorney.
Is the effectiveness defense denied torture defendants?
I am unfamiliar with (never heard of) the "effectiveness defense" and (in the U.S.) there are no defendants charged with "torture."
What role does the prosecutor play in the criminal justice system?
The prosecutor tries the defendants and presents evidence to find the defendants guilty.
Can you sue multiple defendants in a single legal action?
Yes, it is possible to sue multiple defendants in a single legal action. This is known as a multi-party lawsuit, where multiple individuals or entities are named as defendants in a single lawsuit.
Do juvenile courts run warrant checks on defendants?
They will do their job which does include running checks on their defendants. And no prosecutor would let them skip it.
Why is the phenomenon of jury science not significant for most criminal defendants?
Because most criminal defendants cannot afford the expense of the experts.
What legal right is available to criminal defendants but not civil defendants?
One legal right available to criminal defendants but not to civil defendants is the right to a jury trial in certain cases. In criminal cases, defendants have the constitutional right to be tried by a jury of their peers, which is a safeguard against potential government overreach. This right is not universally applicable in civil cases, where trials may be conducted by a judge without a jury, depending on the jurisdiction and the nature of the case. Additionally, criminal defendants have the right against self-incrimination, allowing them to remain silent without facing legal consequences.
What are the three general characteristics of defendants?
There are no general characteristics of defendants. Defendants refer to anyone that is charged with a crime or against whom civil suit is brought. Defendants can be murderers, doctors, companies, presidents, teachers, children, husbands, wives, musicians, nuns, grocers, states, or anyone else. Any person or incorporation can be a defendant, so there is no common characteristic.
