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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…

  • Trial Procedures

    Trial Trial by Jury Opening Statements and Trial ProceduresIntroduction to Trial ProceduresIn the United StatesThe opening remarks to the jury, in many jurisdictions, can be waived in both civil and criminal cases. If not waived, it is customary for the attorney for the pl…

  • Perjury

    Criminal Law: Crimes Against Government: PerjuryIntroduction to PerjuryA common law misdemeanor, perjury is now generally classified as a statutory felony. Perjury is defined as willfully giving a false statement while under oath concerning a material matter in a judicial proceedin…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Jury Charge

    Trial Trial by Jury Summations and the Jury ChargeIntroduction to Jury ChargeIn the United StatesAt the conclusion of the case, it is customary for both sides to make their summations, which consist of comment by counsel with regard to the testimony of the various witnesse…

  • Jury Selection

    Trial Trial by Jury Jury SelectionIntroduction to Jury SelectionIn the United StatesThe procedure usually followed in the trial of either a civil or criminal action is as follows. A panel of jurors is convened in the court in which the case is to be tried; the names of pro…

  • Grand Jury Types

    Grand Jury Types and FunctionIntroduction to Grand Jury TypesA grand jury generally consists of 24 persons, of whom not more than 23 or fewer than 12 are sworn, 12 being the smallest number of jurors that may make a presentment. At its discretion, a court may select a foreperson fr…

  • 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…

  • History of Trials

    The Legal History of Witch TrialsThis section provides an overview of Witch Trials ResourcesSee AlsoLegal Biography Legal Traditions Historical Laws History of Law Further Reading Witch Trials in the Oxford International Encyclopedia of Legal History (Oxford University Press) The Oxford […]

  • Verdict

    Trial Trial by Jury The Verdict Introduction to Verdict In the United States At the conclusion of the charge, the jury retires from the courtroom to decide on its verdict. The verdict of a jury terminates the trial. In a case tried before a judge sitting alone, the decision of the judge […]

  • 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

  • Common Law

    Introduction to Common Law "Common Law, term used to refer to the main body of English unwritten law that evolved from the 12th century onward. The name comes from the idea that English medieval law, as administered by the courts of the realm, reflected the "common"customs of […]

  • Common Law

    Introduction to Common Law "Common Law, term used to refer to the main body of English unwritten law that evolved from the 12th century onward. The name comes from the idea that English medieval law, as administered by the courts of the realm, reflected the "common"customs of […]

  • Encyclopedia of Civil Liberties in America

    The Encyclopedia of Civil Liberties in America Editors: David Schultz, John Vile Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-7656-8063-7 Content of the Encyclopedia ANP ATCA Attainder, Bill of AU CIA DOJ EDPA FBI FCC Friend of the Court Gay Rights IRS Jim Crow Laws Original Intent Patents Procedural Due Process Rochin v. California (1952) Section…