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In a democracy, the makers of laws: normally the legislature of a country or state but also municipal bodies such as city councils. Lawmakers define the prohibited activities and frequently the penalties for their violation. In the US, the ultimate guidelines are those within the US Constitution, but the constitutionality of a law can only be absolutely established by the courts including the US Supreme Court.
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What are the lyrics to food criminal?
no it isnt ok isnt ok isnt ok dadyyouve been stuck by a food criminal
What group decides criminal cases called?
The Grand Jury
Is tax evasion a criminal or civil law?
There are both civil fraud and criminal fraud statutes. It depends on what the IRS decides to pursue.
What decides to deal with the accused without going through the full criminal process is known as?
pre-trial diversion
When will the state of Georgia legalize recreational marijuana?
When the state decides to remove the Marijuana-related criminal charges from the statutes.
What is the body of citizens appointed to hear evidence regarding possible criminal activity and that decides whether the evidence is sufficient to bring criminal charges?
The body you described is called a Grand Jury.
How is the decision made by the jury in a civil case different from the decision made in a criminal case?
In a civil case, the jury decides whether the defendant is liable or not liable for the alleged harm or wrongdoing. In a criminal case, the jury decides whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty of committing a crime. The standard of proof is higher in a criminal case (beyond a reasonable doubt) compared to a civil case (preponderance of the evidence).
What kind of jurisidiction allows a district to hear most federal criminal and civil cases?
Criminal cases in the U.S. are heard at a district court. The judge here then decides whether the matter is serious enough to be passed to the state court.
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 is a criminal frivolous lawsuit?
When an inmate files a suit against the prison and its over a matter that isnt or legally a crime, someones oatmeal wasnt hot enough or something to that extent.
What happens if a prosecutor decides not to prosecute a case?
If a prosecutor decides not to prosecute a case, it means that they have chosen not to pursue criminal charges against the accused individual. This decision could be based on various factors, such as lack of evidence, insufficient proof of guilt, or other legal considerations.
What effect has a nolle prosequi on disciplinary charges?
The term NOLLE PROSEQUI is used in criminal court and describes an entry in a criminal case when the prosecutor of the case decides (for whatever reason) not to prosecute the charge. It's not clear to me why the questioner is linking a "nolle" to "disciplinary charges."
