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Which stage of the criminal justice process is an adversarial process that pits the prosecution against the defense?
DISCOVERY
Do you believe that email should be afforded the same privacy right has a letter?
Yes
What is the purpose of the discovery process?
The discovery process means the process by which the prosecution and defense present their evidence for each others' perusal before the trial starts. The evidence can be challenged at this stage by motions to suppress.
Can a pre-trial conference be postponed if the discovery stage is still not complete?
If the postponement is agreed to by both the prosecution and defense attorneys, yes, it can.
Has any US state ever given defense attorneys the last word in trials rather than prosecution attorneys?
(in the US) In criminal trials - the defense ALWAYS makes the final closing argument before the judge and/or jury.However, according to the rules of criminal procedure, the prosecution does retain a right (if it wishes) to make a rebuttal argument. Sometimes the prosecution choosese to exercise this right, sometimes they do not.If the prosecution chooses to exercise the right to make a rebuttal argument there is no right to a "re-rebuttal" by the defense.
What is habeous corpous?
Habeas corpus is a human right that was afforded first in England and is now common worldwide. It is the right for a prisoner to have a fair trial.
What is the defense to prosecution for the crime of theft?
The defense to prosecution for the crime of theft is typically claiming that the accused had a legal right to the property or did not intend to permanently deprive the owner of it.
What is the past of afford?
The past tense of "afford" is "afforded."
What does provisions concerning prosecution?
Provisions concerning prosecution in the constitution say that everyone has a right to a fair trial. The provision says that all are innocent until proven guilty.
Can you use afforded in a sentence?
I could have answered that if I had afforded myself more time. What appointments were you afforded at the hotel? I only bought a ticket to San Francisco because I thought that I couldn't have afforded a ticket to Sacramento.
How long does the prosecution have to turn over information once a motion for discovery has been filed?
The timeframe is usually specified in the order - otherwise as soon as is reasonably possible.
What are the common legal rights and protections afforded to minor minors in the United States?
Common legal rights and protections afforded to minors in the United States include the right to education, protection from abuse and neglect, access to healthcare, and the right to a safe and healthy environment. Minors also have the right to legal representation in certain situations and protection from discrimination based on their age.
