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The District Attorneys office makes the decision whether or not there is enough evidence to go forward with charging someone with a crime.
Added: The above question and answer addresses only formally "charging" the defendant in court, and is separate and apart from the question of establishing the Probable Causenecessary for a Grand Jury to hand down an indictment.
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In a felony case the purpose a grand jury is to blank?
to determine if there is sufficient evidence to formally charge the defendant / suspect.
Is there not enough evidence to convict the suspect in the case?
The evidence may not be sufficient to convict the suspect in the case.
A grand jury decides if there is sufficient evidence to a suspect?
A true bill.
How do you use the word linked in a sentence?
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Who decides if there is enough evidence to formally charge a suspect?
Usually police or another agency will conduct an investigation. They will present this information to the prosecutor who will review the facts. If the prosecutor feels there is sufficient probable cause, the complaint will be drafted as a warrant and presented to a judge. The judge will then read the warrant and make a decision if an arrest is made. Once the arrest is made, the case goes through plea bargening channels and if an agreement isn't met, a trial at court will occur
When does a criminal suspect become a criminal defendant?
When they're formally charged.
How many fingerprints have to be found at the crime scence to convict?
There is no requirement.A defendant can be found guilty with no finger print evidence, or a defendant could be found not guilty even with substantial fingerprint evidence.Added: One print, or even a partial print, is sufficient evidence if it contains enough 'points' for conclusive identification.
What is the process of collecting and presenting evidence in a grand jury investigation?
In a grand jury investigation, evidence is collected by prosecutors who present it to the grand jury. The grand jury then decides if there is enough evidence to bring charges against a suspect. The process is confidential and the grand jury's decision is based on a majority vote.
When are you a suspect?
when there is enough evidence to prove it
Does the suspect's admission to guilt provide conclusive evidence in the case"?
No, the suspect's admission to guilt does not necessarily provide conclusive evidence in the case.
Can you try a different suspect for a crime charged to a previous suspect?
If you have enough evidence.
Which part of the arrest and pretrial process does the suspect become the defendant and the prosecutor presents the evidence of a crime?
The suspect becomes the defendant during the arraignment, which is the initial court appearance following arrest. During this stage, the defendant is formally charged and enters a plea. The prosecution may also present preliminary evidence to establish probable cause for the charges, which is essential for moving the case forward.
