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I am the victim of a first degree assault. I do not know if I need a lawyer since the state of Ct is prosecuting the one who did it to me. i feel inadequately represented and left out. Do I need or should I get someone other than the state district attorney..will the man who assaulted me be let off easy if I DO NOT have a lawyer?
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How does the grand jury system protect people accused of serious crimes?
The grand jury reviews the evidence against the accused
Am I supposed to capitalize grand jury?
When referring to a particular grand jury (i.e.: The Essex County Grand Jury), yes. When simply just referring to grand juries in general no, it is not necessary.
What does Public Grand Jury Indict filed mean?
First, a grand jury, as is the case of any other types of jury, is a jury assembled of people from the general public. This is what makes a jury public. Indict means for a grand jury to decide that there is enough evidence to bring an accused before the court to answer the charges.
How do you obtain a secret indictment?
To obtain a secret indictment, a prosecutor presents evidence to a grand jury in a closed session without the knowledge of the accused. If the grand jury believes there is enough evidence for a trial, they issue the secret indictment, which is then sealed until the accused is arrested.
What is the purpose in a felony case of a grand jury?
The grand jury listens to all the evidence in a case against the accused and decides whether to charge the individual with the crime. This is called an indictment or an information.
What is the role of the grand jury in criminal cases in Texas?
The role of the Grand Jury is to hear the evidence that the state has against the accused and determine if probable cause exists to bring them to trial for the offense.
What type of jury is used for a person accused of a serious crime?
If the procedure happens to exist in that particular state, the individual will first be indicted by a GRAND JURY. When brought to trial their case will be tried by a PETIT JURY. In states with no Grand Jury system, only a Petit Jury is involved.
How do you get hearing before Hawaii grand jury?
You don't request a hearing before a Grand Jury. As a matter of fact, you don't even attend your own hearing. If you are arrested, your case will automatically be presented to a Grand Jury for them to consider if they will charge you with the crime or not.
What is a formal device by which a person may be accused of a serious federal crime?
An INDICTMENT by a Federal Grand Jury.
A group of citizens who review the prosecutor's case to determine if the accused should go on a trial is a?
Grand Jury
Which amendment says a person cannot be accused of a serious crime going before a grand jury?
5th amendment
Which sentences accurately describes the duties of a grand jury?
The duties of a Grand Jury are to hear the prosecutor present Probable Cause that the defendant DID commit the offense for which he was arrested. If the jury agrees that sufficient probable cause exists they "hand down" an indictment officially charging the defendant with the crime.
