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What does state's motion to revoke bond mean?
It means that the state believes that the defendant has violated the conditions of the bond or there is some reason that the state believes that the defendant should be confined while waiting for trial.
In the court of law what does awaiting psi completion mean?
A presentence investigation report (PSI) is a legal term referring to the investigation into the history of person convicted of a crime before sentencing to determine if there are extenuating circumstances which should ameliorate the sentence or a history of criminal behavior to increase the harshness of the sentence. (taken from Wikipedia article on PSI)
What is the first step for the defendant named in a Writ of Prohibition to do after it is filed?
The defendant should review the Writ of Prohibition to understand the allegations and reasons for it being filed. It is advisable to consult with an attorney experienced in handling such matters to discuss the next steps and potential defenses. It may also be necessary to prepare a response or motion to challenge the Writ.
What does a misdemeanor for show cause mean?
A misdemeanor for show cause typically means that the defendant has failed to comply with court orders or show up for a hearing, and a judge has issued a show cause order requiring them to appear in court and explain why they did not follow court instructions. This can lead to further consequences such as fines, probation, or even jail time.
What is the Right to bail?
Under current law, a defendant has an absolute right to bail if the custody time limits have expired and otherwise ordinarily a right to bail unless there is sufficient reason not to grant it,Any person accused of committing a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Therefore a person charged with a crime, should not be denied freedom unless there is a good reason.The main reasons for refusing bail are that the defendant is accused of an imprisonable offence and there are substantial grounds for believing that the defendant would:abscond, orcommit further offences whilst on bail, orinterfere with witnesses.The court should take into account:the nature and seriousness of the offence or default (and the probable method of dealing with the defendant for it),the character, antecedents, associations and community ties of the defendant,the defendant's bail record, andthe strength of the evidence.The court may also refuse bail:for the defendant's own protection;where the defendant is already serving a custodial sentence for another offence;where the court is satisfied that it has not been practicable to obtain sufficient information;where the defendant has already absconded in the present proceedings;where the defendant has been convicted but the court is awaiting a pre-sentence report, other report or inquiry and it would be impracticable to complete the inquiries or make the report without keeping the defendant in custody;where the defendant is charged with a non-imprisonable offence, has already been released on bail for the offence with which he is now accused, and has been arrested for absconding or breaching bail.Where the accused has previous convictions for certain homicide or sexual offences, the burden of proof is on the defendant to rebut a presumption against bail.
Should the word defendant be capitalized?
"defendant" should not be capitalized unless it is paired with a proper name.
Where a defendant is mistaken the defendant should be excused from criminal liability?
Pretty much no.
Should the jury be given a criminal's past records and why?
No, the defendant is being tried on the charge that is before the jury, and the past history of the defendant does not, and should not be applied.
What was John Rutledge's view on who should be permitted to vote?
he said that only landowners should be permitted to vote or in other words the "rich"
What is the table of contents in a book?
it is in the very front of the book, real easy
Should a corporal punishment in schools be permitted again?
No, they should not!
What should be included in a presentence investigation letter to the judge written by myself?
You need to express your remorse for what you did. You also need to explain the lesson that you have learned, and the reasons why you will never break the law again.
Who should be contacted if the wrong defendant is named in a lawsuit?
If the wrong defendant is named in a lawsuit, the plaintiff's attorney should be contacted to correct the mistake and ensure the proper party is identified and served with the lawsuit.
Should eavesdropping be permitted of all international phone calls?
No
Defending personal injury suit?
The defense of personal injury lawsuit should be proving that the defendant is not guilty of negligence. This can be done by showing that there was not a duty of care owed by the defendant to the prosecution or that the defendant was not truly injured or the injuries were not directly related to the defendant. Below is a link to an article stating the steps of proving negligence.
Should the nature of a crime affect the defendant opportunity to plea bargain?
Yes.
Can a defendant plead ignorance in court?
(in the US) There is no such plea. (although there probably should be)
