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How many witnesses is a lawyer allowed to present before the US Supreme Court?
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None. The US Supreme Court hears most cases under appellate jurisdiction, and does not listen to witness testimony. In fact, appellate courts may not retry cases, but must accept the factual determination of the lower court and/or trial jury.
The US Supreme Court's role in the appellate process is to determine whether the petitioner/plaintiff's constitutional rights were violated by a law or the legal process, not to determine a defendant's guilt or innocence.
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∙ 13y agoThe Plaintiff and the Respondent are each allotted 30 minutes to present their arguments; however, either side may choose to allocate part of that time to someone who has filed an amicus curiea ("friend of the court") brief, if lead counsel feels the argument bolsters his or her case.
On occasion, the Solicitor General may petition the Court for permission to present an argument if the United States has an interest in the outcome of the case, but is not a party to it. The Court generally grants these petitions, and allocates extra time for the Solicitor General, and sometimes extends time for amicii or the parties, at the Court's discretion.
Presenting an oral argument before the Supreme Court is quite different from making an argument in a lower court or giving a speech, in that the Justices have the prerogative to interrupt the speaker with questions, challenges and clarifications, and they exercise this right frequently. The clock does not stop when a Justice is speaking, nor when the attorney is responding.
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What president allowed women to argue cases before the Supreme Court?
Rutherford B. Hayes signed such a bill in March of 1879. The bill was called "An Act to Relieve Certain Legal Disabilities of Women," thus enabling women to practice in the federal court system. It was passed after the Supreme Court decided in 1876 to bar women from arguing cases before them.Belva Ann Bennett Lockwood became the first woman admitted to the US Supreme Court bar later that year.
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What was John Browns' famous quote?
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According to the supreme court each of the following is allowed in public schools except?
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Where can I see a photo of the US Supreme Court justices?
The Supreme Court Historical Society hosts a photograph of the justices as a group. The current photograph was taken before Justice Kagan joined the Court, and before Justice Stevens retired; however, the Historical Society promises an update soon. To see a picture of the justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, you can access the Supreme Court Historical Society via Related Links, below.
In preliminary proceedings can a defense attorney also call witnesses before a grand jury?
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How many witnesses are needed for a felony to go before the supreme court?
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Can Jehovah's Witnesses be allowed a girlfriend?
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Who qualified for citizenship and who didn't in Athens?
At the age of 18, men had to present themselves before their tribal council and produce witnesses that they were descendants of an Athenian citizen. Those who couldn't didn't.
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What does it mean when the king lifts his golden scepter when Queen Esther appears before him?
his means that Esther was allowed to go and present her matter before the king without fear of being killed.
How did the Supreme Court justify the restrictions of the sedation act?
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If false identification is involved is the promissory note legally binding?
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Can a last will and testamet be changed just before a person death?
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Are cameras allowed in the US Supreme Court?
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Who was the emperor before in Star Wars?
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Many if not most Witnesses will say a prayer of thanks before eating a meal. They don't call it grace.
