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A plea bargain is one type of deal made between prosecutor and defense attorney.

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Evidence favorable to the accused that must be provided by the prosecutor to the defense attorney is called?

Exculpatory evidence


Who is selected before the trial by the prosecutor and defense attorney?

Before a trial, the prosecutor and defense attorney select a jury through a process called voir dire. During this process, potential jurors are questioned to assess their suitability for the case, ensuring they can remain impartial. Both sides can challenge or dismiss certain jurors, ultimately agreeing on a final panel that will hear the case. The selected jurors are tasked with evaluating the evidence and rendering a verdict.


What is called a person defending the defendant?

In this state a person defending the defendant is called the defense attorney.


Who is present in the criminal court?

The judge - The clerk of the court - a court stenographer - the defendant - the defense attorney (and any assistants) - the prosecutor (and any assistants) - the court Bailiff (one or more) - The jury - any onlookers - and (as they are called, one-at-a-time) the witnesses for both sides.


What is the process that a DUI attorney takes in a trial?

There are many phases in the process for a DUI trial. First, the defendant have an arraignment. The arraignment is when the charges the defendant faces are read aloud in the court. The defendant then has the opportunity to plea. There is a preliminary hearing where the prosecutor presents evidence. The defense attorney may attempt pre-trial motions to try to throw out the case. If it goes to trial there will be jury selection. After this, witness are called to the stand by the prosecutor, and the defense has the opportunity to cross-examine them. After this, each side will present the closing arguments. The jury will come to a unanimous decision and if found guilty, the judge will determine the sentence.


Who do you tell you need a interpreter if you were serve with subpoena?

Contact the party or attorney that issued the subpoena to you. If you are state's witness, contact the prosecutor's office. If a private attorney has called you to be a witness for their side, contact that attorney. You are being called to serve as a witness for one side or the other, and that side is responsible for all costs and fees associated with your appearance and testimony.


What is the difference between power of attorney and attorney in fact?

The person given power to act under a Power of Attorney document is called the Attorney-in-fact or Agent.


What is the difference between a defense lawyer and the prosecution?

They are both licensed attorneys. The prosecutor works for the state and their main duties are prosecuting defendants charged with criminal offenses. Defense attorneys, on the the other hand, can either work for the state (as Public Defenders) or in private practice, and they defend their clients (defendants) against the charges of the state. (in the US) defendants have a presumptive right of inncence until the state proves them guilty.


The process of exchanging information between the prosecution and the defense is called?

depsition


Who is the guilty person in court called?

The accused person (who might be guilty) is called the defendant.The victim is represented by the state via the prosecutor (who is rarely the district attorney), though the victim may appear as a witness.A person suing in civil court is called a plaintiff.


What is a criminal justice lawyer called?

If you refering to what is the term for a person who is trying the state's case against the defendant, they are called the Prosecutor.Added: His opposite number in the courtroom, would be the Defense Attorney.


What is the Lawyer called on the offensive side?

Prosecutor.