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When a defendant is found guilty of a tort the plaintiff is awarded compensation based upon?
When a defendant is found guilty of a tort, the plaintiff is awarded compensation based upon the damages they have suffered. This compensation is intended to compensate the plaintiff for the harm they have experienced as a result of the defendant's actions. The amount of compensation awarded may include costs for medical treatment, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses directly related to the tort.
The judge found for the defendant?
This is in civil trial and it means the judge found that the case was presented in favor of the Defendant: in other words the person who was sued was found not liable for the allegations made by the Plaintiff. In criminal court the judge either finds you guilty or not guilty.
When one co-defendant is found guilty does the other co-defendant have to be guilty too. Can one defendant be guilty and one NOT Guilty?
Co-defendants can be sentenced differently. They do not have to all be found guilty or not guilty.
What is the last step in a criminal prosecution if the defendant is found guilty?
Sentencing is last step in a criminal prosecution if the defendant is found guilty.
Can a Judge Sentence someone found 'Not Guilty'?
No. If the defendant was found not guilty WHAT would the judge sentence them for?
If someone is found guilty for assault then goes to an appeal and is found not guilty what are your options?
If you are the defendant: you go free.
What are two types of verdicts in a trial?
The two types of verdicts in a trial are guilty, when the defendant is found responsible for the crime charged, and not guilty, when the defendant is acquitted and found not responsible for the crime.
Can you serve a summons on a plaintiff's attorney if the defendant cannot be located to be served?
Can I serve a summons to the defendants attorney if the defendant cannot be found
Who is the defendant in a court case?
the defendant is the person who is found guilty or not guilty of the crime commited.
A defendant is innocent until proven guilty is what type of presumption?
This is a "rebuttable presumption." This means that with the right evidence, the presumption of innocence can be overcome and a defendant found guilty.
What a sentence for willful?
The jury found the defendant guilty of willful murder.
Why do judges sentence people to 100 years?
The judge is required by law to sentence a charge for the defendant is found guilty of. When defendant is found guilty of multiple felony convictions, the must be sentenced for each one.
