What comes after the arraignment hearing?
What comes after the arraignment hearing?
In felony cases, after the arraignment, if the case does not settle or get dismissed the judge holds a preliminary hearing. At this hearing, the judge will decide if there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to make the defendant have to appear for a trial.
What happens after someone is arraigned?
What happens after the arraignment? Some time after the arraignment, the abusive person will have to go to court for a pre-trial conference. At that conference, they may plead guilty to something that settles the case. If they do not plead guilty, the court will set a trial date.
What happens if no plea is entered?
At the Plea and Case Management Hearing, you will formally enter your plea (guilty or not guilty) and again your case will either be adjourned for sentence or trial. As with the Magistrates’ Court, if you fail to attend at any of your hearings, the Court will issue a warrant for your arrest.
How does a judge make a decision?
Trials in criminal and civil cases are generally conducted the same way. After all the evidence has been presented and the judge has explained the law related to the case to a jury, the jurors decide the facts in the case and render a verdict. If there is no jury, the judge makes a decision on the case.
Why is a judge called my lord?
Ans: In India, judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts were addressed as ‘Your Lordship’ or ‘My Lord’ and ‘Your Ladyship’ or ‘My Lady’, a tradition directly attributable to England. The Bar Council of India had adopted a resolution in April 2006 and added a new Rule 49(1)(j) in the Advocates Act.
What is the difference between your Honour and my lord?
Interestingly, while the 2006 notification discouraged the use of “My Lord” and “Your Lordship”, it prescribed “Your Honour” or “Hon’ble Court” as an acceptable way for addressing the Supreme Court & High Courts, and “Sir” in Subordinate Courts and Tribunals. You call it Your Honour, it is accepted.
When did American judges stop wearing wigs?
19th century
