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R stands for "Regina" in criminal cases i.e. the Crown. In criminal cases the other party is the CPS (Crown Prosecution Service) who bring the action against the defendant on behalf of the State, or the Crown. It is referred to as R for Regina aka the Queen. Most lawyers will refer to it as "The Crown and Smith" NOT "R versus Smith"
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What is guarenteed in criminal cases?
Due process is guaranteed to the accused in all criminal case. Various other rights are given to the accused in the Fifth and Sixth Amendments.
How would you describe a defendant in a criminal case?
A DEFENDANT - In criminal cases is the person accused/charged with the crime.
Definition of prosecution in criminal justice system?
The prosecution represents the government in a criminal case. They are responsible for proving that the accused committed the crime. If they fail to prove it, the accused goes free.
Who is the respondent in a civil case?
The term "respondant" usually refers to a person in a civil court trial against whom the legal action is initiated. In a criminal case, a 'respondant' would be referred to as the 'defendant.'
What does the term prosecution mean pertaining to the law?
In criminal law, prosecution means the government attorney is charging and trying a case against an individual accused of a crime. The government attorney can also be referred to as the prosecution.
What are the parties in dispute?
It depends on what kind of case it is. In a criminal case the parties are called prosecutor and defendant; in a civil case they are the plaintiff and the defendant; and in family law they are the petitioner and respondent.
In a criminal case is the accused person allowed to call upon the court to compel witnesses to testify on his or her behalf?
yes
What are the jobs of a defense lawyer?
The job of a defense lawyer (in a criminal case) is simply to represent the person being accused in court.
Does speedy trial apply to civil cases?
No, the term "speedy trial" refers to the right of a criminal accused to have his/her case heard without undue delay. In the VI Amendment it is stated this way: "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial. . ."
What is the power of court?
Pronouncing judgment in a given criminal case is an example of a reactive power that the courts do have. Interpreting the law to the accused is another example.
What is the difference in criminal case and civil case?
A criminal case occurs when someone breaks a law. A civil case occurs when two people, or two groups of people have an unresolvable dispute of a certain kind. For example, O.J Simpson was tried in a criminal court for being accused of breaking a law, namely, murder. He was found not guilty by the jury, and was released. But - the family of his wife, whom he was accused of killing, sued him as a civil action or case, and the jury found Simpson had culpability in the murder of his wife, and the family was awarded millions for pain and suffering that Simpson was ordered to pay them.
What power of the courts is reactive?
Pronouncing judgment in a given criminal case is an example of a reactive power that the courts do have. Interpreting the law to the accused is another example.
