Acquittal in Law

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What is the purpose of an arraignment?

To call the accused before a court to answer charges (correct)

To pronounce judgment on the accused

To release the accused on bail

To prosecute the accused in a court of law

What may an accused person face during an arraignment?

Charges made against them (correct)

Cross-examination

Plea bargaining

Sentencing

What is the method by which an arraignment is initiated?

Summoning the accused

Issuing a warrant

Conducting a preliminary hearing

Filing an indictment, information, or complaint (correct)

What is the arraignment process a part of?

The pre-trial process Signup and view all the answers

Who is typically involved in an arraignment?

The accused, their lawyer, and the prosecutor Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of acquittal?

Being proved innocent of a crime Signup and view all the answers

What is the Arabic phrase for acquittal?

ﺣﻜﻢ ﺑﺎﻟﺒﺮاءة Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of acquittal?

Conviction Signup and view all the answers

In what situation would someone be acquitted?

When they are proved not guilty of a crime Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal status of someone who has been acquitted?

Not guilty Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the judiciary's role in the implementation of the law?

To interpret the law and ensure its correct implementation. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if one party does not abide by the law?

The other party can take legal action against them. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the judiciary in ensuring justice?

To ensure that the law is implemented correctly and fairly. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of circumstantial evidence in a legal action?

To indirectly establish the existence or nonexistence of a fact or event Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the judiciary and the law?

The judiciary is responsible for interpreting and implementing the law. Signup and view all the answers

What type of evidence is required to directly establish the existence of a fact or event?

Direct evidence Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of the judiciary's role in the implementation of the law?

To ensure that the law is implemented correctly and fairly. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between circumstantial evidence and direct evidence?

The level of conclusiveness of the evidence Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of presenting circumstantial evidence in a legal action?

To establish a chain of inferences that lead to a conclusion Signup and view all the answers

In what type of legal actions can circumstantial evidence be used?

In both criminal and civil actions Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a person being sued in a civil case or accused in a criminal case?

Defendant Signup and view all the answers

In which type of case is the defendant the party being sued?

Civil case Signup and view all the answers

Who is the party that files a lawsuit in a civil case?

Plaintiff Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the defendant and the case?

The defendant is the party being sued or accused Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT true about a defendant in a criminal case?

The defendant is the prosecutor Signup and view all the answers