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Which accused person was pressed to death for refusing to answer the courts questions?

Giles Corey,


Which accused person was pressed to death for refusing to answer the courts question?

Giles Corey,


Can the courts legally hide a arrest warrant from the accused and bonding agents until after the arrest of the accused?

Yes


How many people were convinced of witchcraft in the Salem witch trials?

Between February 1692 and May 1693, over 150 people were arrested and imprisoned, with even more accused who were not formally pursued by the authorities. The two courts convicted 29 people of the capital felony of witchcraft, 19 of whom (fourteen women, five men) were executed by hanging. In addition, Giles Corey was pressed to death for refusing to enter a plea. In addition to those executed, at least five more died in prison.


What is the money given to the courts in order to guarantee the accused will show up for the trial?

Bail


What courts sentenced people accused of being anti revolutionaries?

Something about the Jacobin Dictatorship


Can you refuse paternity?

If the test is ordered through the courts, you can actually go to jail for refusing to establish paternity. So, no.


How many were killed in the Salem witch trials?

Between February 1692 and May 1693, over 150 people were arrested and imprisoned, with even more accused who were not formally pursued by the authorities. The two courts convicted 29 people of the capital felony of witchcraft, 19 of whom (fourteen women, five men) were executed by hanging. In addition, Giles Corey was pressed to death for refusing to enter a plea. In addition to those executed, at least five more died in prison.


What power of the courts is reactive?

Pronouncing judgment in a given criminal case is an example of a reactive power that the courts do have. Interpreting the law to the accused is another example.


The long series of Court rulings on the rights of the accused have established that?

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What statement best completes the diagram of the ways the different branches of government can limit each bother's power?

can purpose amendments to the constitution to overturn a supreme court decision


How courts cases are decided?

By a jury of your peers, or if the accused waives trial by jury, then by the presiding judge.