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Is it defendants or defendant's?
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.
Which type of a defense is an attorney using when the attorney claims that the defendant's actions were necessary to ensure the defendant's physical safety?
alibi
Can you serve a summons on a plaintiff's attorney if the defendant cannot be located to be served?
Can I serve a summons to the defendants attorney if the defendant cannot be found
When does a defendant not have the right to an attorney in a legal proceeding?
A defendant does not have the right to an attorney in a legal proceeding if they can afford to hire one themselves and choose not to do so.
Does the defendant sit with their attorney in court?
Yes
What is called a person defending the defendant?
In this state a person defending the defendant is called the defense attorney.
Who defends the defendant?
The defense attorney or the public defender
Does the court need to appt a attorney when a defendant can not afford one and is a first time feloney offense?
In the United States, the court is required to appoint an attorney to represent a defendant who cannot afford one in a felony case, regardless of whether it is the defendant's first offense. This right to counsel is protected by the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Can an attorney who represented a defendant prosecute a probation revocation hearing of the same defendant?
Something is not right with this question. Did the defense attorney suddenly go to work for the prosecutor's office?
Does an attorney have to keep a confession confidential?
Generally speaking, yes. However, if the defendant's confession forms the basis of a plea agreement, and therefore would be disclosed with the will and consent of the defendant, the attorney may then disclose the confession. Also, where a confession is made that raises an issue of safety, either the threat of harm to the defendant or to another, the attorney may disclose information communicated in the confession insofar as it would assist in preventing this intented future harm.
Can a attorney get attorney fees from the defendant in a tort law case?
Yes, there are cases that I heard about this. This is possible.
How do you get the defendant to settle in a lawsuit?
You cannot make the defendant settle. Your best chance is to hire an attorney who has an excellent reputation and a record of successful negotiations.You cannot make the defendant settle. Your best chance is to hire an attorney who has an excellent reputation and a record of successful negotiations.You cannot make the defendant settle. Your best chance is to hire an attorney who has an excellent reputation and a record of successful negotiations.You cannot make the defendant settle. Your best chance is to hire an attorney who has an excellent reputation and a record of successful negotiations.
