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Is the defendant innocent or not guilty of the crime they are accused of?
The defendant is not guilty of the crime they are accused of.
What advantages does the prosecutor of a case gain if the accused agrees to plead guilty?
The advantage is that there is no risk that a jury would find the defendant not guilty. Even if the defendant makes a plea bargain and pleads guilty to a lesser offense, at least the defendant will not get avoid any punishment.
What decision is made at a suspect arraignment?
The basic decision to be made in an arraignment is whether or not the accused or suspect if you will, pleads guilty or not guilty to the offense or charge(s) made against him.
Can you be convicted without a trial?
Yes, a person can be convicted without a trial through a process called a plea bargain, where the accused agrees to plead guilty in exchange for a lighter sentence.
What is the purpose of a plea bargain?
Its a criminal law term used to define the process in which the accused agrees to plead guilty to a lesser criminal offense in which they were originally being charged with....in essence you bargain for a lesser charge in exchange for pleading guilty to the lesser offense. A plea bargain, also known as plea agreement, plea deal or copping a plea, is when a defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for a reduced sentence.
What is the difference between guilty or not guilty?
Guilty means that a person admits to committing the crime they were accused of. Not guilty means that a person denies committing the crime and the prosecution must prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt in court.
A what is the trial jury that decides whether the accused is guilty or not guilty?
Petit jury
Is this the correct way to spell accused?
Yes, the correct spelling is "accused" (alleged to be guilty).
What is a plea bargain and what benefits does it offer?
A plea bargain is an agreement between a defendant and a prosecutor where the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a more lenient sentence. Benefits of a plea bargain include avoiding a trial, potentially receiving a lighter sentence, and saving time and resources for both the defendant and the court.
What is deference between plea and charge?
In a criminal case, a charge is the specific criminal act that the accused is alleged to have committed. For example, a person could be charged with murder or possession of a controlled substance. A plea is the defendant's formal response. Typically, the defendant can plead guilty or not guilty, and sometimes nolo contendre.
How many witches has Matthew Hopkins accused?
1,678900 were accused and only 2,67840 were found "guilty"
What is another word for when your are accused of something?
guilty or felon
