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theo

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Explain the procedural differences between a criminal trial and a civil trial.
 
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List and define the pretrial motions that may be filed in a criminal case.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Criminal trials differ from civil trials in a number of ways. Special features of criminal trials include the right to a speedy and public trial, unanimous agreement by the jury on the verdict, a presumption of the defendant's innocence, a higher standard of proof (the defendant must be found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt), the privilege against self-incrimination, and the complex rules governing evidence that may be introduced at trial and how the evidence is introduced. Also, at the conclusion of a criminal trial, a defendant who is found guilty is sentenced by the judge or put on probation. At the conclusion of a civil trial, damages are typically assessed against the defendant.

Answer to Question 2

The pretrial motions that may be filed in a criminal case include the following:

A motion to dismiss the case because the statute of limitations for the crime has lapsed.
A motion to dismiss the case based on possible violations of the defendant's rights as provided by the Constitution and criminal procedural law.
A motion to suppress evidence, alleging that the evidence was illegally obtained. A motion in limine.
A motion for change of venue.
A motion to recuse.
A motion to sever.




theo

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Reply 2 on: Aug 3, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


TheDev123

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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