what does status call mean regarding criminal trial procedings?
353224
What type of criminal charge is it?
441938
The purpose of that provision is to maintain the integrity of the proceedings.  So, having contact with the person includes, but isn’t limited to telephone, in-person face-to-face contact, outside of the proceedings.  This includes the person officiating over the proceedings, his colleagues, subordinates, and any other professional whose position could have have an impact on the case.
568193
Adjudication is formal resolution of a matter.  If your case was deferred, it will be adjudicated later.  At that time, the charges may be dropped, i.e., you complied with the terms of the deferral, or the charges may be reinstated, in which case you might eventually be convicted of the felony.  \n\nHowever, unless and until you do receive a conviction, you have no legal obligation to disclose such on an employment application.  Requiring you to disclose your having been arrested or charged prior to being convicted would run contrary to our country's "innocent until proven guilty" doctrine.\n\nOne caveat:  If you are hired and are convicted at a later date, you may or may not have an obligation to tell your employer of the conviction.  This would be the case if laws exist that preclude a convicted felon from holding the position you seek.  For example, in many states a convicted felon may not practice pharmacy.
540321
this means that there was basicly a waiting list.  Or that the cases were alot of cases waiting to go to trial.
375602
In layman's term's, it means "at face value."  I saw if a lot when I had to study the penal code in the police academy.  For example, in a trespassing case, if someone were trespassing in an area that was fenced in with a No Trespassing sign posted, both the fence and the sign would serve as prima facia evidence of the trespass in establishing probable cause for an arrest.  I hope this helps.
660307
Dear Friend,\n\nThe principal of legality applies as a defense to criminal prosecution.  Legality requires as necessary preconditions to criminal prosecution:  (1) that the act in question have been specifically prohibited by published criminal law, (2) that such prohibition was in effect before the alleged actions of the defendant, and (3) that the punishment sought was specifically provided for in that published prohibition.  If any of these preconditions are not met, the defendant cannot be prosecuted.  Due process requires that you at least have a chnace to know the laws with which you're supposed to comply.\n\nYour Friend,\nFrancesois
815729
The case is set aside temporarily - the defendant can be reindicted.
1094534
your only real right is to remain silent........\n\n==========================================\n\nThe purpose of the arraignment setting is to determine the defendantís plea to the offense charged. At the arraignment, the defendant may enter a plea of guilty, not guilty or nolo contendere (no contest). If the plea is guilty or nolo contendere, the defendant may give an explanation in mitigation of any fine to be assessed prior to the judge assessing a fine. If a not guilty plea is entered, the case will be set for a trial at a later date. If the defendant wishes to have a trial by jury, a jury request may be made at the arraignment.\n\nPLEAS\n\nUnder our American system of justice, all persons are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty. On a plea of not guilty, a formal trial is held. As in all criminal trials, the State is required to prove the guilt of the defendant "beyond a reasonable doubt" of the offense charged in the complaint before a defendant can be found guilty by a judge or jury.\n\nYour decision concerning which plea to enter is very important. If you plead guilty or nolo contendere in open court, you should be prepared to pay the fine and court costs.\n\nPlea of Guilty- By a plea of guilty, you admit that the act is prohibited by law, that you committed the act charged, and that you have no defense or excuse for your act. Before entering your plea of guilty, however, you should understand the following:\n\nThe State has the burden of proving that you violated the law.\n\n \n\nTRIALS\n\nYou have the right to hear the State's evidence and to require the State to prove that you violated the law; and\n\nA plea of guilty may be used against you later in a civil suit if there was a traffic accident.\n\nPlea of Nolo contendere (No Contest)- A plea of nolo contendere means that you do not contest the State's charge against you. You will almost certainly be found guilty, unless you are eligible and successfully complete a driving safety course and/or court ordered probation. Also, a plea of nolo contendere cannot be used against you in a subsequent civil suit for damages.\n\nPlea of Not Guilty - A plea of not guilty means that you are informing the Court that you deny guilt or that you have a defense in your case, and that the State must prove what it has charged against you. If you plead not guilty, you will need to decide whether to hire an attorney to represent you.\n\nA request for a trial may in person at the scheduled arraignment, by written correspondence, or by defendant's attorney. A request for trial shall indicate a plea of "Not Guilty" and specify either a jury or a non-jury (bench) trial.\n\nBench trials (trials before the judge) and jury trials are held on Wednesdays as required. The specific date for a trial will be set at the time a plea of not guilty is entered. On the day of trials, trials will begin at 8:30 a.m. and will continue until the docket is completed.\n\nFailure of the defendant to appear at the time his/her case is called may result in a charge of "Failure to Appear" being filed and warrants being issued for his/her arrest. If the trial is a jury trial, the defendant may also be required to pay the costs of impaneling the jury.
89386
Contact the District Attorneys Office for the Supreme Court.\nf the case orriginally was filed where you live, your local DA can find out for you if you were involved in the original conviction.
982004
Apparently someone has been criminally charged as a result of of your complaint. Obviously they contest the charge(s) or refuse to plea and adequately moved for jury trial. Unless they take a plea for a reduced charge you will probably have a say, if not some explaining to do.\n\nOtherwise you have turned the matter over to the "court" and they will decide if you get to say anything in a legal forum regarding the matter. \n\nFurther it is up to the states prosecuting counsel and the defendants counsel whether or not you will be called as a witness of which there is no guarantee you will get to testify.
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In most States a status hearing is the first hearing before a Judge\n\nFirst are Motions to dismiss - for several reasons\nThen are Motions to Amend - add charges or drop charges\nFinally the Judge makes recommendations and sets a trial date\n\nEach State is different so ask your Lawyer\nDo not go without a good Lawyer\nYou will lose badly trying it on your own\n\nHope that that helps you
481266
This is going to depend entirely on where you are, what court you're going to, and what sort of dispute is to be heard.  The rule it refers to is probably a rule of civil or criminal procedure.  (Civil is for lawsuits, generally speaking.)  You should check with local references to find out which, or you can try asking the clerk of court for an explanation.  For the rules themselves, you may be able to find them online at findlaw.com, if you can't find them anywhere else.\n\nFrom the way you phrase it, I would guess that, in a criminal proceeding, a Rule 8 hearing may involve the prosecution needing to show cause for charges it is bringing against someone (demonstrating it has at least some evidence to support its case) and -- if there is some evidence -- formally telling the accused the charges they face (like an arraignment).  That is totally a guess, though.
153955
It is an order issued by the court after a reversal of judgement.  It states that the sheriff must restore the disputed item to the defendant, or the proceeds if it was sold.
1021654
You need to get your lawyer to subpoena the report.  He can get it prior to the court date, as he will need it to prepare for his arguement.
1066490
In most states there is no legal limit, but prosecutors will often give up if they can't get the conviction in a couple tries.  Interesting, in the military justice system there is no hung jury.  The verdict does not have to be unanimous, only 2/3 or 3/4 (can't recall which) and if the jury does not get that percentage for conviction, then it is an acquittal.  Thus a 6-6 vote in a court martial is an acquittal.  I don't think any states have set it up that way, but I am not sure about that.
184555
Actually it could mean one of two things.  Either the person was originally charged with disorderly conduct and then the charge was changed to Domestic Abuse which is a more serious charge or it could mean that it was lowered to Disorderly Conduct.  The best thing to do would be to call the clerk at the Court and ask her what the final charge would be on this person.
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Within some criminal justice systems, a preliminary hearing (evidentiary hearing) is a proceeding, after a criminal complaint has been filed by the prosecutor, to determine whether, and to what extent, criminal charges and civil cause of actions will be heard (by a court), what evidence will be admitted, and what else must be done (before a case can proceed). At such a hearing, the defendant may be assisted by counsel, indeed in many jurisdictions there is a right to counsel at the preliminary hearing. Contrast this with the jurisdictions such as the United States, where a person may be charged, instead, by seeking a "true bill of indictment" before a grand jury; where counsel is not normally permitted. The conduct of the preliminary hearing as well as the specific rules regarding the admissibility of evidence vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Should the court decide that there is probable cause, a formal charging instrument (called the Information) will issue; and the prosecution will continue. If the court should find that there is no probable cause, then typically the prosecution will cease. However, many jurisdictions allow the prosecution to seek a new preliminary hearing, or even seek a bill of indictment from a grand jury.\n\nSome important questions, generally addressed in such a hearing, are:\n\n1) Did the alleged crime occur within the court's jurisdiction? \n2) Is there probable cause, to believe that the defendant committed the crime?