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"Want of prosecution" (or lack of prosecution) means that a particular lawsuit is not being actively pursued, i.e. prosecuted by one or another parties. All states have court rules that set time frames within which certain things, like take depositions, issue interrogatories, etc. have to be done. In the even a party to a lawsuit does not do what is supposed to be done within those time limits, the court has the discretion in an appropriate instance to dismiss the case for want or lack of prosecution. Curiously, this phrase is used most often in civil cases rather than criminal cases, even though the word prosecution is associated with criminal cases rather than civil cases.
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What are the release dates for The Prosecution of an American President - 2012?
The Prosecution of an American President - 2012 was released on: USA: 5 October 2012
What is the leading reason expressed by survivors for opposing prosecution?
Fear
What does haluan mean in finnish?
I want
What are the release dates for WRAL Murder Trials - 2003 Ryan Hare Murder Trial Prosecution Closing Arguments?
WRAL Murder Trials - 2003 Ryan Hare Murder Trial Prosecution Closing Arguments was released on: USA: 23 September 2010
If you get a deferred prosecution does that mean you were convicted?
yes
What does self-incraminate mean?
exposing oneself to prosecution
What does the term prosecution mean pertaining to the law?
In criminal law, prosecution means the government attorney is charging and trying a case against an individual accused of a crime. The government attorney can also be referred to as the prosecution.
What does criminal prosecution mean?
Great question! Criminal prosecution means carrying a legal action in court who is being accused. ~Nei-Mio
What does it mean to exempt someone from prosecution for infringement?
This phrase is often found on websites that allow posting of third-party content. The site is indemnifying itself against infringement by its users. YouTube, for example, would want to be exempted from prosecution for infringement for activities by uploaders over whom they have no control.
What does active mean in a criminal case?
It can mean that the case is still open and under active investigation or prosecution.
Why would a defender want to conduct his or her own investigation of an incident?
To ascertain if the prosecution was presenting a truly factual case and/or to cast doubt on the ability of the prosecution to conduct a proper investigation.
What does nolle prolle mean?
"Nolle prosequi" is a legal term meaning the prosecution will not pursue the case.
When was The Witness for the Prosecution created?
Witness to a Prosecution was created on 1999-12-20.
What does the prosecution means?
The prosecution in the court room means they are representing the victim in a criminal case. The prosecution has the responsibility to prove that the defendant is guilty.
What is the Prosecution?
In a criminal case, the prosecution is the state. The prosecution is the institution conducting the legal proceedings against an individual who has been charged with a crime.
What is the duration of Witness to a Prosecution?
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