Does every jurisdiction use a grand jury?The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution requires a grand jury indictment for federal criminal charges. Only about half the states now use grand juries for their own indictments.
If this information is too indefinite, or insufficient, more research can be conducted which will disclose exactly which states still use local Grand Juries.
The current conviction rate for criminal offenses in the United States is approximately 70.
In some states multiple DUI offenses ARE grounds for a criminal charge.
All states have varying classes and degres of criminal offenses, both felony and misdemeanor, HOWEVER - all state recognize each others offenses and honor them as they would their own.
The 6th Amendment to the US Constitution states that in all criminal prosecutions the accused shall enjoy the right to be informed of the nature and cause of any accusation made against him or her.
(in the US) Yes, in some states, certain minor criminal offenses and some civil trials are heard with as few as seven jurors. However, criminal trials for capital offenses are ALWAYS tried with 12 jurors.
The Grand jury is the jury that issues indictments in federal felony cases. Grand juries are only used in the United States.
If you qualify for your states expungement law, SOME offenses can be expunged by legal action. However some state offenses are NOT expungable, and it will not affect any convictions for federal offenses. You are (usually) eligible for only one expungement per lifetime and there is no such thing as a blanket expungement of your entire criminal history.
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Yes, foster parents can have a criminal record, but it depends on the nature and severity of the offenses. Different states have varying regulations regarding what types of criminal history are disqualifying for foster care. Generally, serious crimes, particularly those involving violence or abuse, can prevent someone from becoming a foster parent. However, minor offenses may not necessarily disqualify an individual, especially if they have shown rehabilitation.
States such as Texas, Georgia, and Wisconsin have laws that allow juvenile offenders to be prosecuted and punished as adults for certain serious offenses. These states give prosecutors the discretion to transfer cases to adult criminal court based on factors such as the age of the offender, the severity of the offense, and the offender's criminal history.
It depends on the state and the offense. Typically, offenses such as underage possession of alcohol are misdemeanor offenses punishable by up to 1 year and/or $1,000. Typically first offenses for these types of offenses are given the opportunity to enroll in a diversion program to avoid a criminal record, or are punished with a fine and no jail time. In many states, these offenses also can lead to a driver's license suspension, even though they are not driving related.
Yes, driving under the influence (DUI) is considered a criminal offense in Michigan. If a person is caught driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) above the legal limit of 0.08%, they can face criminal charges, fines, and potential jail time.