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It is held before a judge and where it is determined if the defendant should be granted pre-trial release on bailbond and if so, how much bond should be required. The defense will argue for release on personal recognizance (no bond) or minimal bond at most. The prosecution will usually try to argue for the highest bond possible or even no bond, if it is a serious case.
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What happens during a hearing of a criminal case?
It depends on what you mean by "hearing phase". This is not a part of criminal procedure.
What happens during the hearing phase of a criminal case?
It depends on what you mean by "hearing phase". This is not a part of criminal procedure.
Phases of how a criminal case moves through the court system beginning with an investigation phase and ending in the sentencing phase?
Investigation > Arrest > Booking > Arraignment > Bond hearing (note: sometimes the arraignment and bond hearing are held simultaneously) > Preliminary hearing(s) > Jury Selection > Trial > Jury Deliberation > Verdict > Sentencing.
Can you request a congressional hearing for a federal criminal case?
No. Congress does not have the power to try criminal cases.
What happens during the hearing phase of a case?
It depends on what you mean by "hearing phase". This is not a part of criminal procedure.
Why don't i have a preliminary hearing for my criminal case?
If you have an attorney he probably waived it
Who recommends to the court the amount of bond that should be set for the defendant in a criminal case?
The prosecutor.
When will the criminal case not go to trial?
A criminal case will not go to trial if the defendant pleads guilty at a preliminary hearing or if the prosecution decides to discontinue the case (usually because they think the evidence is not strong enough for a reasonable chance of conviction).
What does CF followed by a number in a criminal case hearing mean?
Usually CF means a felony and CM a misdemeanor.
What does a court hearing entail and what is its significance in the legal process?
A court hearing is a formal proceeding where a judge listens to arguments and evidence presented by both sides of a legal case. Its significance lies in allowing parties to present their case, receive a fair decision, and ensure justice is served according to the law.
What is a dispositional hearing?
Can have several meanings - need more info. What kind of case? Civil - criminal - probate? USUALLY refere to a hearing held between the attorneys and the judge to discuss the outcome of a particular case but it can have other meanings depending on the type of case and how it is applied.
What does vacate mean in a criminal case?
Vacating a hearing simply means to not have a hearing, this happens when all the parties come to an agreement.
