If a case is deemed too serious for a magistrate, it is typically referred to a higher court, such as a district or superior court, where more severe penalties and greater judicial authority are available. This transfer ensures that the case is handled by a judge with the requisite experience and jurisdiction to address the complexities and implications involved. Additionally, the accused may face more serious charges, which can lead to a more extensive legal process, including potential jury trials.
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"Method of Disposition waived by magistrate" refers to a legal situation where a magistrate allows a defendant to bypass the usual procedures for handling a case, such as a preliminary hearing or specific motions. This waiver can expedite the legal process, enabling the case to move forward without the standard procedural requirements. It typically occurs when both parties agree to the waiver or when the magistrate deems it appropriate for the circumstances of the case.
A magistrate is neutral if there is no conflict of interest and he/she has no prior knowledge of the case.
He is required by law to forward the case to another magistrate/judge. If he does not, file a formal complaint with the States Attorney.
It depends on the country and what kind of magistrate. In the US, a magistrate can refer to two different things. They can be a civil magistrate. For small claims court, the civil magistrate acts as the "judge." In civil court, the civil magistrate files the case for the judge, if I'm not mistaken. For criminal court, the magistrate is the one whom charges are filed with. What happens next depends on the type of crime. If it is a misdemeanor, the magistrate passes control to a prosecutor (often an assistant district attorney). If it is a felony, the magistrate passes control to the grand jury. The magistrate also decides the bail and custody arrangements until a judge decides otherwise.
it is a place where the magistrate used to rest after having a big court case :P
If someone says "too bad," they could either be serious, in which case they are sympathizing with you, agreeing that something bad has happened. They could also be sarcastic, however, in which case they are saying that they don't care what has happened at all.
to mete out the penalties as prescribed by law, and more on basic procedures that any case history
Nothing, but if she continues, then she must be pretty serious about you. In that case make sure you are that serious about her too. If you aren't, and think this through very well, then it might be a good time to break up with her. Tell her you're not that serious and just want to be friends.
Violence is too much when it comes out of its region and progresses into intermediate bullying. This can eventually become a serious case of suicide or murder.
In a case number like 12-mj-70031, "mj" typically stands for "magistrate judge." This designation indicates that the case is being handled in a U.S. district court by a magistrate judge, often involving preliminary matters or specific types of cases. The number preceding "mj" usually represents the year the case was filed, while the number following it is a unique case identifier.
It would depend on the legislation of the country you are referring to. A prosecution service, a grand jury, a magistrate, the police.