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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.
Who is the defendant in a court case?
the defendant is the person who is found guilty or not guilty of the crime commited.
What if your partner thinks you are cheating but you are not?
I have found that the accuser should be the accusee. Meaning they are cheating and have a guilty conscience.
What does it mean to prosecute someone?
To prosecute someone means to initiate legal proceedings against them in a court of law, typically for breaking the law or committing a crime. The prosecution, usually represented by the government or a legal authority, presents evidence and arguments to prove the defendant's guilt. If found guilty, the defendant may face penalties such as fines, imprisonment, or other consequences.
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.
How can scout tell when a jury has found a defendant guilty?
Scout can tell when a jury has found a defendant guilty if the jury foreman announces the verdict in court in front of everyone present, including the defendant, lawyers, judge, and spectators. The judge will then typically set a date for sentencing.
