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Can a judge refuse to look at evidence presented during a trial?
No, a judge cannot refuse to look at evidence presented during a trial. It is their responsibility to consider all relevant evidence in making a fair and just decision.
What is meant by 'jumping to conclusions'?
Making a decision without hearing all evidence to be presented.
What are the different types of evidence that can be presented in court?
In court, different types of evidence that can be presented include physical evidence (such as documents, objects, or DNA), testimonial evidence (statements made by witnesses or experts), and circumstantial evidence (indirect evidence that implies a fact).
What are the expectations of a juror?
A juror is expected to remain unbiased, listen to all evidence presented during the trial, follow the judge's instructions, deliberate with other jurors, and ultimately reach a fair and just verdict based on the evidence presented in court.
What happens when a grand jury indicts someone?
When a grand jury indicts someone, it means that they have found enough evidence to formally charge that person with a crime. This decision is based on the evidence presented to the grand jury by the prosecutor.
What is a present evidence?
Presumably, it is in reference to the evidence that will be, or was, presented in support of the prosecution.
If someone pleads guilty does evidence still need to be presented?
No. Evidence is only presented if the prosecutor and defender need to argue the case. The evidence is only used to prove guilt or innocence.
What evidence is being presented in the process of laying the foundation for the case?
In the process of laying the foundation for a case, evidence such as witness testimony, documents, physical evidence, and expert opinions are presented to support the claims being made. This evidence helps establish the facts and credibility of the case before it is presented in court.
Can you be retried with new evidence presented in a case?
Yes, a person can be retried with new evidence presented in a case, as long as the new evidence was not available during the original trial and could potentially change the outcome.
In a secret indictment case how much of the evidence is allowed to be presented to the defendant before they go to trial?
All indictments are done in secret. That's why Grand Jury deliberations are not open to the public. The defense gets to see the evidence that will be presented against them during the process of "discovery."
What is the clear nexus between the evidence presented and the conclusion drawn in this case?
The clear connection between the evidence presented and the conclusion drawn in this case is that the evidence directly supports and leads to the conclusion without any ambiguity or doubt.
How do you use unjust in a sentence?
The judge ruled the decision as unjust, as it did not account for all the evidence presented.
