Both sides pretty much reveal their evidence and set forth the case strategy they intend to use in the upcoming trial. Sometimes, it is at these hearings, depending upon the strength of the prosecution's case, that plea bargains can be offered or arranged.
A "pretrial" WHAT? A pre-trial HEARING - yes. A pre-trial CONFERENCE - no.
It depends on the case and the type of hearing.
A mandatory pretrial conference is a meeting that is required to be held before the trial in order to outline the issues of a case and set timeframes for legal and procedural matters. Pretrial conferences are governed by rules of state and local courts, which can, and do, vary.
During the preliminary hearing, a judicial officer determines if a crime was committed. In the United States, the defendant has a right to be assisted by counsel.
It depends on what you mean by "hearing phase". This is not a part of criminal procedure.
It depends on what you mean by "hearing phase". This is not a part of criminal procedure.
It depends on what you mean by "hearing phase". This is not a part of criminal procedure.
If it happens during battle, a mission, or a firefight, they call it "collateral damage". If not, they call it murder or manslaughter.
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Manslaughter is normally charged as a felony. West Virginia has no statute of limitations for felony charges. They can bring them at anytime during the accused's lifetime.
When you yawn, the Eustachian tube in your ear opens briefly, equalizing pressure. This can temporarily affect your hearing by changing the way sound waves travel through your ear, causing a momentary decrease in hearing clarity.
After a deposition hearing, the witness's testimony is transcribed into a written record. Both parties can then use this transcript to prepare for trial or settlement negotiations. The information gathered during the deposition may also be used as evidence in court.