Category: Procedure Law
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Trial by Jury
Trial by Jury in the United States Introduction to Trial by Jury In civil cases the right to a trial by jury may, in most jurisdictions, be waived. In some states the defendant may waive the right to be tried by a jury even in criminal cases, although in many jurisdictions the rule obtains […]
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Trial by Jury
Trial by Jury in the United States Introduction to Trial by Jury In civil cases the right to a trial by jury may, in most jurisdictions, be waived. In some states the defendant may waive the right to be tried by a jury even in criminal cases, although in many jurisdictions the rule obtains […]
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Mandatory Minimum Penalties on Federal Sentencing
Mandatory Minimum Penalties on Federal Sentencing in the United States Introduction This report assesses the impact of mandatory minimum penalties on federal sentencing, particularly in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Booker v. United States, which rendered the federal sentencing […]
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Mandatory Minimum Penalties on Federal Sentencing
Mandatory Minimum Penalties on Federal Sentencing in the United States Introduction This report assesses the impact of mandatory minimum penalties on federal sentencing, particularly in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Booker v. United States, which rendered the federal sentencing […]
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Dissent
Dissent in the United States Dissent Definition A disagreement to something which has been done. It is express or implied. Read more about the meaning of Dissent in the legal Dictionaries. Dissent Definition in the Legislative Process The following is a definition of Dissent, by the […]
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Dissent
Dissent in the United States Dissent Definition A disagreement to something which has been done. It is express or implied. Read more about the meaning of Dissent in the legal Dictionaries. Dissent Definition in the Legislative Process The following is a definition of Dissent, by the […]
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Jury Selection
Jury Selection in the United States Jury Selection of a Jury Introduction to Jury Selection In the U.S. the selection of a jury commences when a large group of citizens is called to appear for jury duty at each term of court. They are selected according to statutory and constitutional […]
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Jury Selection
Jury Selection in the United States Jury Selection of a Jury Introduction to Jury Selection In the U.S. the selection of a jury commences when a large group of citizens is called to appear for jury duty at each term of court. They are selected according to statutory and constitutional […]
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Trial Procedures
Trial Procedures in the United States Trial Trial by Jury Opening Statements and Trial Procedures Introduction to Trial Procedures The 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 […]
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Trial By Referee
Trial by referee in the United States Trial Trial by referee Introduction to Trial by referee In law in the U.S., a referee is an attorney authorized by a civil court to act as an officer of the court in the determination of a proceeding or suit referred to the referee. Reference of an issue…
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Jury Charge
Jury Charge in the United States Trial Trial by Jury Summations and the Jury Charge Introduction to Jury Charge At 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 witnesses who […]
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Jury Function
Jury Function in the United States Jury Function of a Jury Introduction to Jury Function After a satisfactory jury has been drawn, the jury is sworn, and the trial proceeds. In general, during the progress of a trial, all questions of law are determined by the court and questions of fact by […]
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Jury History
Jury History in the United States Introduction to Jury History The exact origin of the jury system is not known; various writers have attributed it to different European peoples who at an early period developed methods of trial not unlike the early jury trials in England. It seems probable […]
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Trial Publicity
Trial Publicity in the United States Trial Publicity in Social Media in the United States and in California By Christina M. Gagnier. She is the managing partner of Gagnier Margossian’s digital strategy consultancy in Chino and leads its IP and Technology practice. And by Lisa J. Borodkin, […]
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Writ Of Mandate
Writ Of Mandate in the United States Writ Of Mandate (Mandamus) Definition Mandamus in this Legal Encyclopedia Mandamus definition in the Law Dictionary Writ Of Mandate (Mandamus) in California Court of Appeal By Calvin House. His publications include Malpractice Liability to Non-Clients […]