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The difference between the prosecution and counsel for defence is that the prosecution is the body that is representing the plaintiff who tries to convice the judge/magistrate that the defendant has committed crime while the counsel for defence is the body that is representing the defendant who tries to convince the judge/magistrate that the defendant has not committed any crime.

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What is the difference between defence and defense?

"Defence" and "defense" are different spellings of the same word, with "defence" being the British English spelling and "defense" being the American English spelling. They both refer to protecting against harm or danger.


What admendemnt deals with right to trial in criminal cases?

The Sixth. In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.[


Did Charlotte Dymond have a defence lawyer?

During her trial in the murder case, Charlotte Dymond did not have a defense lawyer as legal representation had not yet become common practice for criminal cases at that time.


How long you serve if caught with knife?

well, you won't go to jail just for owning a knife and i believe many people carry a weapon for self defence in their car. I also know many people who carry a pocket knife. The only why they would care if you had a knife is if you had one at grade school, high school and i don't know about colledge. I don't know how much time you'd spend though


Who called OJ Simpson's criminal case a loser before joining the defence team?

Attorney Alan Dershowitz reportedly referred to O.J. Simpson's criminal case as a "loser" before agreeing to join the defense team.

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What ar ethe two types of court-marial counsel?

The council for the prosecution, and the council for the defence.


When you go to court you have the defence and the what?

Prosecution !


When can a judge question the witness in court?

Anytime. But, usually after prosecution and defence rests.


How are criminal cases won?

If the prosecution can prove beyond all doubt that the plaintiff committed the crime - the prosecution wins the case, and the plaintiff (now a criminal) is sentenced. If the defence proves that the plaintiff could not have committed the crime - the defence wins and the plaintiff is free to go.


What is the difference between defence and defense?

"Defence" and "defense" are different spellings of the same word, with "defence" being the British English spelling and "defense" being the American English spelling. They both refer to protecting against harm or danger.


What is the protocol for giving evidence in court does the defence witness give evidence first?

(in the US) The prosecution presents its case first.


Who goes first in court prosecutor or defense attorney ?

The state prosecutes its case and the defence then answers.


What happened the first day in the Michael Jackson trial?

The Judge read a list of instructions and the prosecution and defence made their opening statements.


What is the difference between the first and second line of defense in the immune system?

The difference between the first and second line of defence is that the first line of defence is your physical barrier like your skin and it protects you from most pathogens entering your body and the sweat and oil on your skin prevent some pathogens from growing on your body. the second line of defence is when a pathogen makes it past the first line of defence your body can mount an immune response to the attack and destroy the invader. Whether or not the response succeeds depends very much on your body's ability to distinguish between cells that belong to it and cells that do not.


How does the FSS fit within the criminal justice system?

by acting as an expert witness and By providing expert testimony in court, either for defence of prosecution.


Who starts first the plaintiff or the defense?

The plaintiff - their legal representative outlines the case for the prosecution. It's then up to the defence barrister to answer the allegations on behalf of the defendant.


What is the difference between Pokemon tower defence and Pokemon tower defence hacked?

the hacked version of course is hacked, it makes it have more money items etc but the not hacked one doesn't give you unlimited hp , money or items.