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What do lawyers use during a trial to prove their case?
During trial, the prosecutor uses witnesses and evidence to prove to the jury that the defendant committed the crime(s). The defendant, represented by an attorney, also tells his side of the story using witnesses and evidence.
What is the accusing lawyer called?
Other jurisdictions use other terms: prosecutor, such as U.S. Attorney (a federal prosecutor), solicitor, or state’s attorney. Defendant: a person who has been formally charged with committing a crime; the person accused of a crime. Defense Attorney: the lawyer who represents the defendant in legal proceedings.
Is Frank a lawyer?
Frank was never really a legal associate, which is how Annalise introduced him and Bonnie to the Keating 5 in the very beginning of the series.
What kind of evidence tends to prove a defendant’s innocence?
Exculpatory evidence is any reasonable evidence that tends to show the defendant’s innocence.
Can attorneys be attacked personally?
Attorneys are very uncomfortable about being attacked personally, and they’re not used to it. You have a lot of leverage over them by going after their license and their reputation, two things they guard dearly. They just won’t risk anything important on a bluff.
Can a client refuse to reveal false evidence to a lawyer?
Furthermore, unless it is clearly understood that the lawyer will act upon the duty to disclose the existence of false evidence, the client can simply reject the lawyer’s advice to reveal the false evidence and insist that the lawyer keep silent. Thus the client could in effect coerce the lawyer into being a party to fraud on the court.
Are you telling the truth to your lawyer?
One of the best indicators that you are telling the truth to your lawyer, is to do what you say you will as to money. If you have stiffed your lawyer, you should be careful in having a similar expectation that your attorney will do their best for you. It’s a reciprocal relationship.
Can a lawyer ask to try a case in front of Judge?
“If a lawyer suggests they want to try the case in front of a judge, you should definitely speak with another lawyer before proceeding,” It’s imperative that both the lawyer and the client approach one another with complete honesty, attorney Paul Edelstein, tells Reader’s Digest.