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  • Trial Motions

    Criminal Procedure: Trial Trial MotionsIntroduction to Trial MotionsWhen all of the prosecution's evidence has been presented and the prosecution rests its case, the defense often asks the trial judge to direct the jury to return a verdict of acquittal (not guilty). The defense…

  • Motions After Trial

    Criminal Procedure: Motions After TrialIntroduction to Motions After TrialAfter a guilty verdict is issued, but generally before sentencing, the convicted defendant may make a motion for a new trial on the premise that a mistake prejudicial (harmful) to the defendant was made at th…

  • Preparation for Trial

    Criminal Procedure: Pretrial Events Preparation for TrialIntroduction to Preparation for TrialThe defendant is entitled to a speedy trial, although not so speedy as to deny sufficient time to prepare an adequate defense. The defendant may ask for a postponement if more time is need…

  • Dictionary of Essential Legal Terms

    The Dictionary of Essential Legal Terms Details of The Dictionary of Essential Legal Terms Author: Amy Hackney Blackwell Date of publishing: 2008 Publisher: Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc, Naperville, Illinois 60567-4410, United States Contents of The Dictionary of Essential Legal Terms Abandon Abatable Nuisance Abate Abatement of a Legacy Abatement of Taxes Abdicate…

  • Trial

    Criminal Procedure: Trial Introduction to Trial A criminal defendant who pleads not guilty is entitled to a public trial and has the right to be present at the trial. During the trial a judge or jury determines whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty based upon the application of […]

  • Parole

    Introduction to Parole Parole, in criminal law, pledge of good conduct given by a person convicted of crime as a condition of release from imprisonment before the expiration of the term of confinement. The word parole is also broadly used to denote such a conditional release or period of […]

  • Parole

    Introduction to Parole Parole, in criminal law, pledge of good conduct given by a person convicted of crime as a condition of release from imprisonment before the expiration of the term of confinement. The word parole is also broadly used to denote such a conditional release or period of […]

  • Burden of Proof

    Introduction Burden of Proof, in law, responsibility for proving a disputed charge or allegation. In criminal trials, the prosecution has the heavy burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. In civil trials, the burden on the plaintiff is less rigorous. (1) For information on: […]

  • Burden of Proof

    Introduction Burden of Proof, in law, responsibility for proving a disputed charge or allegation. In criminal trials, the prosecution has the heavy burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. In civil trials, the burden on the plaintiff is less rigorous. (1) For information on: […]

  • Appeals

    Criminal Procedure: Appeals Introduction to Appeals A convicted criminal may appeal his or her conviction and sentence to a higher court, known as an appellate court. The appellate court will review all or part of the written record of what transpired at the trial to determine whether any […]

  • Appeals

    Criminal Procedure: Appeals Introduction to Appeals A convicted criminal may appeal his or her conviction and sentence to a higher court, known as an appellate court. The appellate court will review all or part of the written record of what transpired at the trial to determine whether any […]

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  • Trial Evidence

    Criminal Procedure: Trial EvidenceIntroduction to Trial EvidenceThe evidence presented by the prosecution or by the defense may consist of the oral testimony of witnesses, documentary evidence, and physical evidence, such as a murder weapon with the defendant's fingerprints on …

  • Sentencing Probation

    Criminal Procedure: Sentencing Probation Introduction to Sentencing ProbationJudges often have the option to place a convicted offender on probation. Probation means the offender will remain in the community (rather than be sent to jail) subject to certain conditions prescribed by …

  • Arraignment on the Indictment

    Criminal Procedure: Pretrial Events Arraignment on the Indictment or InformationIntroduction to Arraignment on the IndictmentAt the arraignment, which takes place in the court in which the defendant will be tried, the indictment or information is read. The defendant is called upon …