What happens in a court of law?

What happens in a court of law?

During the trial, lawyers present evidence through witnesses who testify about what they saw or know. After all the evidence is presented, the lawyers give their closing arguments. Finally, the jury decides if the defendant is guilty or not guilty. The jury must find the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

What is the role of the court?

Courts decide what really happened and what should be done about it. They decide whether a person committed a crime and what the punishment should be. They also provide a peaceful way to decide private disputes that people can’t resolve themselves.

How does a court Work?

Courts apply the law to specific controversies brought before them. They resolve disputes between people, companies and units of government. Often, courts are called on to uphold limitations on the government. They protect against abuses by all branches of government.

Why do we need court?

Why do we need courts? We need courts to apply the law of the country. The Judiciary is also responsible for upholding the rights of citizens and seeing that no one including the government violates them.

What does R mean in court?

The letter R commonly represents Regina, the latin term for the Queen. In criminal proceedings, “R” refers to the Crown or the Commonwealth.

Who needs courts?

Through various decisions, the judiciary has given new interpretation to the Constitution and protected the rights of citizens. Judiciary is entrusted with the task of protecting rights of individuals. The Constitution provides two ways for the remedy of the violation of rights.

What does Pb mean in court?

Legend

Code	Name
LEG	Legal Argument
MEN	Mention
NOH	Notice of Hearing
PB	Police Bail