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  • 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 …

  • 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…

  • Pretrial Events

    Criminal Procedure: Pretrial EventsIntroduction to Pretrial EventsThe rules of criminal procedure affect many actions prior to the formal trial of the defendant. Even before a suspect is arrested, certain procedural rules govern the activities of the police and the rights of the su…

  • Pretrial Events Booking

    Criminal Procedure: Pretrial Events BookingIntroduction to Pretrial Events BookingOnce the suspect has been taken into custody and transported to a police facility, he or she is booked. Booking is the clerical process by which an administrative record is made of the arrest. The nam…

  • 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…

  • Investigation and Arrest

    Criminal Procedure: Pretrial Events Investigation and ArrestIntroduction to Investigation and ArrestThe first step in a criminal prosecution is normally the arrest of the suspect. Arrests can be made with or without a warrant (a document issued by a court prior to an arrest that cl…

  • First Judicial Appearance

    Criminal Procedure: Pretrial Events First Judicial AppearanceIntroduction to First Judicial AppearanceWithin a reasonable time after the arrest, the accused must be taken before a magistrate and informed of the charge. The magistrate will ascertain that the person before the court …

  • 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 …

  • Sentencing

    Criminal Procedure: Sentencing Introduction to SentencingOnce guilt has been determined, either by verdict following a trial or by the entry of a guilty plea, the defendant must be sentenced. Generally, the trial judge imposes the sentence, which must be within the statutory limits…

  • Spanish Trial

    Spanish Trial Actions for a small or a large claim: Public Trial and Fast Track Procedure Depending on the amount of money being claimed, the trial can be a “juicio verbal”(a type of civil procedure for smaller claims, for less than €6,000, among other criteria) or a “juicio ordinario”(a type of civil procedure for larger…

  • 1500 Top law pages in Wikipedia in May 2013

    1500 Most popular law articles in Wikipedia in may 2012 Previous popular law pages in Wikipedia: 1-1000: 250 Top law pages in Wikipedia in may 2012 500 Top law pages in Wikipedia in may 2012 1000 Top law pages in Wikipedia in may 2012 Most poular law pages in Wikipedia: 1001 to 1500 RapidShare The…

  • Transnational Arbitration

    Transnational Arbitration   1 20TH ANNUAL WORKSHOP OF THE INSTITUTE FOR TRANSNATIONAL ARBITRATION “CONFRONTING ETHICAL ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION” World Arbitration & Mediation Review Volume 3, Number 3, 2009 LAW JOURNAL / LAW REVIEW 2 SCOREBOARD OF ADHERENCE TO TRANSNATIONAL ARBITRATION Treaties , AS OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 Seem Web & Rami Zoubi World Arbitration…

  • Stages of a Criminal Case

    Stages of a Criminal Case Chronology Felony Misdemeanor Stop Temporary detention of an individual for investigation. To be legal, a stop must be based on reasonable suspicion to believe the individual has committed, or is about to commit, some violation of the law. If the stop yields information to confirm the suspicion, the stop may…

  • Mid law pages in Wikipedia in may 2012 by importance

    Mid law pages in Wikipedia in may 2012 by importance and most popular See also: 250 Top law pages in Wikipedia in may 2012 500 Top law pages in Wikipedia in may 2012 1000 Top law pages in Wikipedia in may 2012 1500 Top law pages in Wikipedia in may 2012 Top law pages in…

  • 1500 Top law pages in Wikipedia in may 2012

    1500 Most popular law pages in Wikipedia in may 2012 Previous popular law pages in Wikipedia: 1-1000: 250 Top law pages in Wikipedia in may 2012 500 Top law pages in Wikipedia in may 2012 1000 Top law pages in Wikipedia in may 2012 Most poular law pages in Wikipedia: 1001 to 1500 Pinckney’s Treaty…