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Plea Bargaining - a process whereby the prosecutor and defense attorney negotiate
Process whereby the prosecutor and defense attorney negotiate a mutually satisfactory disposition of the case. The court and the defendant must approve of any settlements. For example, a guilty plea may be exchanged for a lesser charge or a sentencing recommendation, or for dismissal of one or more of the charges in a multi-count information, or for dismissal of another case.
Criminal law involves prosecution by the government of a person
for an act that has been classified as a crime. Our Colorado
Criminal Defense Lawyers are expert lawyers in the legal field of
criminal defense. We can help you out of your legal troubles.
Colorado Incarceration rates for prisoners.
incarceration rates for prisoners under State or Federal jurisdiction, per 100,000 residents* , *Incarceration rates for inmates sentenced to more than 1 year. in Colorado
12/31/1998
357
12/31/1997
342
12/31/1996
322
12/31/1995
292
12/31/1994
289
12/31/1993
262
12/31/1992
256
12/31/1991
249
12/31/1990
209
12/31/1989
207
Source: BJS, National Prisoner Statistics data series 1998-1989
Civil cases, on the other hand, involve individuals and organizations
seeking to resolve legal disputes. In a criminal case, a state prosecutor initiates the suit, while the victim brings the suit in a civil case.
Persons convicted of a crime may be
incarcerated, fined, or both. However, persons found liable in a
civil case may only have to give up property or pay money, but are
not incarcerated.
Common criminal cases and topics related to criminal defense include:
Jury Hears Arguments in First Vioxx Injury Case
AUDIO, RM, 44Kbps, 4:52, 7/15/2005
Texas jury hears opening statements in the first wrongful death case against Merck over the marketing of its painkiller Vioxx. Lawyers for the plaintiff say Vioxx caused the death of 59-year-old Robert Ernst. The defense says Ernst had an irregular heart beat, arguing no conclusive scientific evidence links Vioxx to that condition Source: NPR
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Definition:
Among other matters, the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits states from depriving any person of life, liberty, or property without adequate due process.
Abstract of record
Definition:
A short, abbreviated form of the case as found in the record.
Fifth Amendment
Definition:
Among other rights, the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees that a person cannot be compelled to present self-incriminating testimony in a criminal (or juvenile) proceeding.
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Colorado Incarceration rates for prisoners.
