2006-06-13 02:01:29 · 10 answers · asked by Julie S 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
A lot has to do with the court system you are involved in, City courts tend to look at prior convictions as they are not court of records,the Judge decides your guilt or not guilty He dose not make judgments on Felony cases they are sent to Circuit Courts through the Grand Jury system. In these Courts, the process changes about prior convictions being brought up in the trail.
2006-06-13 02:34:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
It depends I would think, if it's somehow related to the case at all, then yes. Also if it's in the form of showing your character like "You've been in trouble with the law before correct? This is not your first offence" I have seen older offences brought up in court in that way as well.
2006-06-13 09:07:21 · answer #2 · answered by Shadow419 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This depends where you are. In the UK similar fact evidence is admissible. However, as far as I'm aware, the prosecution and defence will make representation to the judge in chambers stating why is should/should not be admitted.
The law was recently changed to make such evidence admissible in serious offences: Murder and rape etc.
However, as mentioned in one of the previous answers, if someone commits say burglary in a very particular way, and has a number of prior convictions for burglary using exactly the same method, there is a good chance the judge will admit.
2006-06-14 05:51:45 · answer #3 · answered by nagaqueen13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. Previous record not known is a key feature of the legal system. This means that previous offences cannot be brought up as it is innocent until proven guilty and it should be treated as a first time offence (not literally tho).
2006-06-13 10:23:52 · answer #4 · answered by rochelle19882001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will depend, and it will be up to your attorney to try and stop it.
If of course in the first offence you did the crime using a red scarf with the drawing of a stork on it, and the same thing was done at the next crime, it may be allowed.
2006-06-13 09:57:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your prior convictions can only be brought up if you take the stand to testify, that's exactly the dilemma which I'm currently faced with (check out my corresponding question on here) so since I won't be taking the stand, I'm concerned about every conceivable angle too!
Good Luck & may God be on your side as well !!
2006-06-13 09:08:38 · answer #6 · answered by brmick1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't THINK so, unless it pertains to your current offense. Like if you've done whatever crime/offense before or something similar. But I could very well be wrong.
2006-06-13 09:05:10 · answer #7 · answered by sgrjackson1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not during the hearing itself but if found guilty then it can in sentencing
2006-06-13 09:04:37 · answer #8 · answered by michelleramtulla 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the hearing no in the sentencing yes
2006-06-13 09:06:27 · answer #9 · answered by precious52801 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-06-13 11:32:01 · answer #10 · answered by The monkey spanker. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋