Who does sword and scale?

Mike Boudet

Who narrates true crime?

Cast

Series cast summary:
Craig Morris	…	Self – Narrator (UK version) 39 episodes, 2003-2007
Diane D’Aquila	…	Narrator 21 episodes, 2003-2005
Ray Landry	…	Narrator 16 episodes, 2006-2007

What are case files?

A case file or casefile is a collection of evidence or documents relating to a legal, medical, or social work case.

What is in a criminal case file?

Criminal case files consist of General Crimes, Fraud/Corruption, Narcotics/Violent Crime and Appellate Law. Three types of Criminal Case packages are available through Request and Order Reproductions from the National Archives Federal Records Center Program: Entire Case File: Includes all documents in a case file.

What are the two sides in a criminal case?

In criminal trials, the state’s side, represented by a district attorney, is called the prosecution. In civil trials, the side making the charge of wrongdoing is called the plaintiff. (The side charged with wrongdoing is called the defendant in both criminal and civil trials.)

How do I get criminal case files?

There are three ways to get the case number:

If the case was filed in 2004 or later, use the criminal case index search.
Go to the Clerk’s Office where the case is filed.
Mail or take a letter to the Clerk’s Office asking them to search for you.

Can charges be dropped at a preliminary hearing?

Some of the rights afforded defendants during a preliminary hearing include: Defendants can successfully have their charges dismissed if they prove a prosecutor’s case lack sufficient evidence to prove that a crime occurred.

What questions does a judge ask during a preliminary hearing?

If, however, a preliminary hearing is held, the judge is looking to answer two questions: 1) has the state satisfactorily presented evidence that a crime has been committed? and 2) is there reason to believe the person accused of the crime in fact committed the crime?

What happens if you don’t show up at a preliminary hearing?

Failure to do so can result in a warrant for your arrest and, worse, could result in the case against your boyfriend being continued until you can testify. The subpoena says it’s a preliminary hearing so I know they believe I’m one of the only if not the only witness they have.

How long does preliminary hearing last?

Preliminary hearings differ from trials in many important respects: Preliminary hearings are much shorter than trials. A typical prelim may take from a half hour to two hours, and some prelims only last a few minutes. Preliminary hearings are conducted in front of a judge alone, without a jury.

Do you get drug tested at a preliminary hearing?

You cannot be forced to submit to a drug test at a preliminary hearing. The purpose of a preliminary hearing is to require the prosecutor to prove to a judge that there is a valid case against you, which should be permitted to go forward as a felony.

Is it good to waive a preliminary hearing?

The defendant is guilty of more than the charged offenses and fears further charges from the potentially damning evidence that may come out at the preliminary hearing. By waiving the prelim, the defendant may prevent the testimony from coming in when trial time rolls around.

What does preliminary hearing mean in law?

Preliminary hearings, often referred to as “prelims,” require the prosecutor to show enough credible evidence to a judge to convince that judge to send the case on to trial.

Do you get sentenced at a preliminary hearing?

Will I get sentenced at the preliminary hearing? A criminal defendant will not receive a sentence or even a finding of guilt or innocence at the preliminary hearing. Because the judge does not find the defendant guilty or not guilty, there is no sentencing proceeding that would follow the hearing.

Who attends a preliminary hearing?

Who needs to attend? Other than in exceptional cases, the representatives from both parties must be in attendance at a preliminary hearing. Where the Tribunal need to decide a preliminary issue, witnesses may also need to attend.

How many times can a preliminary hearing be continued?

There is no specific answer to your question. It can be rescheduled several times depending on the reasons that it is getting rescheduled. At some point, your fiance’s lawyer should Motion the Court to Dismiss the Case for Failure to Prosecute…

Why does a lawyer ask for a continuance?

Perhaps the most common reason for a continuance is when one side did not have enough time to investigate the case and analyze the evidence. Many defense attorneys, especially public defenders, can move only so quickly because they are representing many clients.

Why would a sentencing hearing be continued?

Typical Reasons Why Defendants Ask for Continuances. Judges are often asked to continue a hearing or a trial for these reasons: At arraignment, to secure counsel. Defendants who have not secured counsel may ask for a postponement, to give them time to hire a lawyer.

Can a judge reverse a sentence?

Federal courts follow the Federal Sentencing Guidelines in imposing sentences. But an appeals court will reverse the sentence only if the judge abused his or her discretion, or imposed a sentence above the maximum set by the statute that defines the crime.