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The appropriate prosecuting authority is responsible. In state cases, it would generally be the attorney for the county in which the crime took place. These offices have different names depending upon the state: state's attorney, county attorney, state attorney, district attorney. Regardless of the name, the office is the principal prosecutor for crimes committed in that county. In some instances, though usually rare, the State Attorney General has the authority. If the crime is federal, then the US attorney for the district in which the crime took place would be responsible for the prosecution. For information on how a prosecution proceeds, see the related links below.
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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.
If a divorce order stipulates that the defendant forfeits all benefits of the marriage and is responsible for all debts incurred in marriage Does the defendant have to sign the papers in order to sell?
"If a divorce order stipulates that the defendant forfeits all benefits of the marriage and is responsible for all debts incurred in marriage Does the defendant have to sign the papers in order to sell?"
Who files a stipulation of discontinuance?
The Defendant's attorney should be responsible for filing the Stipulation discontinuing an action. The Defendant is the party who wants to be sure the Stipulation is filed. This is worth being responsible for the filing fee.
Could a government entity be liable for a defendant's actions when the defendant is under a 30 day court order to comply?
No. Individuals are responsible for their own actions.
Is the person who hires a bail bondsman responsible for the whole bail amount if the defendant fails their obligation?
When a Bail Bond Company writes a bond, they are responsible for the bond amount if the defendant fails to appear. The indemnitor (person who gives collateral for the bond) is responsible to the extent that they will lose whatever they gave the bondsman for collateral if the bond is forfeited. That is why bond agencies try to find the defendant and bring him to jail before the bond forfeiture hearing, so they do not have to pay the courts the amount of the bond. Bond companies pay the courts in CASH regardless of what type of collateral was used for the bond.
What is the difference between the prosecution and counsel for the defence?
The difference between the prosecution and counsel for defence is that the prosecution is the body that is representing the plaintiff who tries to convice the judge/magistrate that the defendant has committed crime while the counsel for defence is the body that is representing the defendant who tries to convince the judge/magistrate that the defendant has not committed any crime.
What happens if Plaintiff is responsible for notifying Defendant and fails to do so?
Case gets thrown out.
In VA if the amount being sued exceeds the amount the auto insurance covers what will the defendant be responsible for paying if the defendant owns no real propery and has no assets but is employed?
Wages will be garnished.
What does someone do when they serve on a jury and are responsible for determining the guilt or innocence of a defendant in a court case?
When serving on a jury, individuals listen to evidence presented in court and then deliberate with other jurors to decide if the defendant is guilty or innocent based on the facts and the law.
What letter is sent to the defendant's insurer summarizing the plaintiff's damages?
Typically, before a plaintiff files suit, he sends a demand letter to the defendant outlining the injury and requesting a specific amount of damages be paid to avoid filing a lawsuit. If the defendant's insurance company is responsible, a copy of this letter would also be sent to this insurance company.
What should a defendant do when served in a lawsuit?
There really is no list of options for the defendant. The defendant must show up at the appointed time and place and represent their own interest at the hearing. If they cannot appear on that date they should visit the court and try to reschedule the hearing. It is always better to be represented by an attorney.There really is no list of options for the defendant. The defendant must show up at the appointed time and place and represent their own interest at the hearing. If they cannot appear on that date they should visit the court and try to reschedule the hearing. It is always better to be represented by an attorney.There really is no list of options for the defendant. The defendant must show up at the appointed time and place and represent their own interest at the hearing. If they cannot appear on that date they should visit the court and try to reschedule the hearing. It is always better to be represented by an attorney.There really is no list of options for the defendant. The defendant must show up at the appointed time and place and represent their own interest at the hearing. If they cannot appear on that date they should visit the court and try to reschedule the hearing. It is always better to be represented by an attorney.
Plaintiff vs defendant?
A plaintiff is the party who brings a civil lawsuit against another party, known as the defendant, seeking legal remedy or compensation for harm or breach of contract. The plaintiff is responsible for proving their case against the defendant in court.
