Search results for: “indictment”
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Special Tribunal for Lebanon
United States Views By John B. Bellinger, III, Legal Adviser to the United States Secretary of State (2008): The Special Tribunal for Lebanon represents yet another model for international criminal justice. The Tribunal was created, in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 1757, to […]
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Special Tribunal for Lebanon
United States Views By John B. Bellinger, III, Legal Adviser to the United States Secretary of State (2008): The Special Tribunal for Lebanon represents yet another model for international criminal justice. The Tribunal was created, in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 1757, to […]
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Misdemeanor
Introduction to Misdemeanor Misdemeanor, in criminal law, term applied to any offense other than a felony. In the U.S., the criminal codes of the states vary in their classifications of the offenses considered misdemeanors, but misdemeanors are always the less serious crimes. Examples of such […]
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Misdemeanor
Introduction to Misdemeanor Misdemeanor, in criminal law, term applied to any offense other than a felony. In the U.S., the criminal codes of the states vary in their classifications of the offenses considered misdemeanors, but misdemeanors are always the less serious crimes. Examples of such […]
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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 […]
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Sanctions under Executive Order 13382
Sanctions Under Executive Order 13382 in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): During 2011 the United States imposed targeted financial sanctions on Iranian entities, Iranian individuals and other […]
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Sanctions under Executive Order 13382
Sanctions Under Executive Order 13382 in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): During 2011 the United States imposed targeted financial sanctions on Iranian entities, Iranian individuals and other […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Bail
Bail, in law, obtaining the release from custody of a prisoner by depositing a security to guarantee the prisoner's surrender to proper legal authorities at a given time. The security itself is termed bail or bail bond monies. A prisoner may be released on bail at the discretion of the […]
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Bail
Bail, in law, obtaining the release from custody of a prisoner by depositing a security to guarantee the prisoner's surrender to proper legal authorities at a given time. The security itself is termed bail or bail bond monies. A prisoner may be released on bail at the discretion of the […]
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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: […]
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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: […]
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Accusation
Resources See Also Accuse Indictment Information
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Criminal Law and Procedure
Criminal Law and Procedure: Summary In this entry, Criminal Law and Procedure covers: The Right to Counsel and to Confront Hostile Witnesses The Right to a Speedy and Public Trial The Right to Trial by Jury Defenses Bail Habeas Corpus Crime and Punishment