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The Steps in a Criminal Case. Step Six: Setting a Date for the Trial

October 01, 2011  |   Posted by :   |   Felony,Misdemeanor,Trial   |   0 Comment

There are different procedures for setting a court date whether you are having a jury trial for a misdemeanor case, or a felony case. For a misdemeanor case, the defendant has the right to a speedy trial and the law will determine when a defendant will be brought to court. However, the trial must start within 30 [...]

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The Steps in a Criminal Case. Step Five: The Trial

September 24, 2011  |   Posted by :   |   Defense,Prosecutor,Trial   |   0 Comment

Everyone is considered innocent until proven guilty and the prosecution’s role is to prove beyond a reasonable doubt, that the defendant is guilty. The defense team’s job is to do just that, defend the defendant and prove his/her innocence. When it comes to trials, there are two types of trials that most defendants are able to choose [...]

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