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A civil court does not determine a defendant's guilt or innocence as it deals with legal disputes between parties rather than criminal charges. Instead, civil courts resolve issues such as contract disputes, property disputes, and personal injury claims, often resulting in the awarding of damages or injunctions rather than criminal penalties. The standard of proof in civil cases is also lower, typically requiring a preponderance of the evidence rather than beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Who is the defendant in a court case?
the defendant is the person who is found guilty or not guilty of the crime commited.
When can an appeal be made in court?
When a defendant is found guilty in the trial court, an appeal can be held in the appellate court. Appeals are often done when a defendant maintains their innocence.
How can a court find a person guilty when they have no proof?
It will obvioulsy be the contention of the defendant that no one had any "proof" that they did it, but if they were, nonetheless, found guilty the proseuction MUST have presented enough evidence to convince the jury beyond a reasonable doubt, that the defendant committed the offense.
What do you call the person that did something bad in court?
The person who has been found guilty of doing something bad in court is typically referred to as the defendant.
What is your recourse if the Court of Appeals finds you guilty?
If the court of appeals finds a person guilty it is usually their last recourse. An attorney will be able to help the defendant decide what to do in the case they are found guilty.
Can you change your plea from not guilty to guilty after initially pleading not guilty?
Yes, a defendant can change their plea from not guilty to guilty after initially pleading not guilty. This is known as a plea change or plea bargain, and it typically involves negotiations between the defendant and the prosecution. The court must approve the plea change before it becomes official.
Do appellate courts discover if you are innocent or guilty?
Any Court of Appeals can render a verdict on a case. However, the defendant can still appeal to the Supreme Court. However, the chances of the Supreme Court hearing the case are smaller.NOTE: Trials and courts never find defendants INNOCENT!! They can only find them Guilty or Not Guilty.Additional Answer:Appellate courts do not "discover if you are innocent or guilty." Determination of innocence or guilt is done only at the trial court level either by a jury or by the judge in a bench trial where the defendant has waived his right to a jury trial or where no jury trial is required. Appellate courts simply determine whether the trial court verdict of "guilty" was proper or not, and if so, it will affirm that finding. No appellate court can review a finding of "not guilty."
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.
When a defendant pleads not guilty are they more likely to be convicted or acquitted?
The only thing that will happen is the court case will run on for longer while evidence is viewed. If the defendant is found guilty they may possibly get a longer sentence for taking up more court time.
What is the role of jury?
the role of the jury is to deiced if guilty or not guilty.
To convict a person of a crime a court must find the person guilty by?
A judge or jury must reach the decision that the defendant is guilty beyond a REASONABLE doubt. Not beyond ALL doubt - just "reasonable" doubt.
What advantages does the prosecutor of a case gain if the accused agrees to plead guilty?
The advantage is that there is no risk that a jury would find the defendant not guilty. Even if the defendant makes a plea bargain and pleads guilty to a lesser offense, at least the defendant will not get avoid any punishment.
