taken to the defendant for approval. Once the pros and cons are discussed and the defendant agrees and accepts the plea, it is presented to the judge. Plea bargains often occur when the defendant is facing a preponderance of evidence proposing his guilt, and is questionable that he is to be found not guilty. If the prosecution and in some cases the judge is satisfied that a sensible deal can be negotiated, they usually will move forward with the bargain to save time and court resources. “Plea bargaining
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something that they think might help the case. * * * * * * A pretrial conference is a meeting of the parties to a case conducted prior to trial. The conference is held before the trial judge or a magistrate, a judicial officer who possesses fewer judicial powers than a judge. [ A pretrial conference may be held prior to trial in both civil and criminal cases. A pretrial conference may be requested by a party to a case, or it may be ordered by the court. Generally, the term pretrial
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Business Laws Extra Credit Assignment Court Number: 236th District Court. Judge: Tom Lowe Court Reporter: Jacci Walker. Bailiff: Kyle Schugart. Plaintiff: Claude Braum. Plaintiff Lawyer: Maria Wormington. Defendant: SSC Arlington Operating Corp. Defendant Lawyer: Jackie Cooper. Case Summary: SSC Arlington Operating Corp is a nursing home at Arlington, Texas. From May 2010 to October 2014, they took care of Mr. John Braum, the plaintiff’s father. On October 11, 2014, Mr. John Braum fell
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Prosecution versus Defense William J Brenengen CJS/220 Feb 10, 2012 Harvey Smith Prosecution versus Defense One would hope the time to retain an attorney will never come. Life has a way of throwing things at us, and it’s up to us to be prepared. If the time should happen to come, it helps to know a little about the prosecutor and the defense attorney. A defense attorney is the person who will provide legal representation if you are ever arrested and charged with an offense. Another reason
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The Licensee self-reported (answered yes on Questions #15, #17 & #19) on his license application that his privileges had been suspended from the St. Francis Medical Center, Cape Girardeau, MO for 30 days. This was due to his having an interest in a business that allegedly caused a conflict of interest in the eyes of the hospital. This alleged conflict of interest is also the basis of an Anti-Kickback law violation that has the Licensee in federal court and pending prosecution. The Licensee
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The following paper will examine the elements of procedural fairness apparent in tribunals and compare this to that of the court system, ultimately coming to a tentative conclusion on the efficacy of each. A broad spectrum of academic literature, case law and legislation has been considered to evaluate the role that tribunals have in the Australian legal system. In light of Kerr J’s remark (above), find and critically analyse a case which considers issues of procedural fairness in a tribunal hearing
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If we took the lay magistrates and replaced them with judges it would cost about £100 million, and where would this money come from? That’s right, you, the taxpayer. Do we seriously want any more of the taxpayers’ money be wasted unnecessarily? It is cheaper to hold a magistrate’s court with lay magistrates is cheaper than crown court and more efficient as it gets though cases quicker. The magistrates are also more available then the judges. The idea that people on trial will be judged by their
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workgroup according to our textbook has two separate entities. The professional courtroom participants and the nonprofessional participants. The professional courtroom participants consist of the Judge, prosecuting attorney, defense attorney, bailiff, clerk of the court, court reporter, and the expert witness. The judge holds the ultimate authority and is responsible for maintaining discipline in the courtroom. Also, hands down the punishment once a guilty verdict is rendered. The prosecuting attorney is
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petitioner, Felipe Regalado, qualified for the office of justice of the peace of Malinao, Albay. On September 13, 1934, Regalado became sixty-five years of age. Thereafter, acting in accordance with instructions from the Secretary of Justice, the judge of first instance of Albay designated Esteban T. Villar, justice of the peace of Tabaco, Albay, to act as justice of peace of Malinao, Albay. Regalado protest to the office of Villar. On December 17, 1934, Villar qualified for the position and entered
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federal court system, and include any related jurisdictional requirements. Explain the fundamental reasons why it was necessary for the case to be heard in that particular court system. 5. Summarize the outcome of the case, and indicate whether the judge or jury made the decision. 6. Discuss whether or not you believe that the outcome of the case was justified. Provide a rationale for the response. 7. Use at least (3) quality academic resources.Note: Wikipedia and other websites do not qualify as
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