Facts are facts so why two seperate dates ?
Is it to give the wealthiest opponent time to look for loopholes ?
2007-05-31 01:40:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The hearing is to decide if there is actually a case to answer. The charges may be dismissed at this stage and no trial will proceed.
2007-05-31 01:43:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Laws and procedures vary by state and even by the type of case. There are also many types of "hearings", so I am not quite sure what you are complaining about.
Before a civil hearing in California, judges will conduct what is called a trial readiness conference. That is a hearing to make sure the case is actually ready for trial (i.e. the exhibits have been prepared and marked, jury instructions selected, etc.). The judge may try to get the parties to settle or the judge may not be ready because another trial is pending.
If you post more details about your particular situation, I can amend my answer to give you better information.
2007-05-31 01:58:38 · answer #2 · answered by Carl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, a hearing is not designed for the reason you think. A hearing is basically the court date you have before trial. At the hearing the attorneys from both sides (and the client) appear in front of the judge and tell him/her where things stand with regards to said trial starting shortly. This is also a time when you will often see charges changed or when you will hear about the findings of certain Motions filed, etc. It's just basically a status finding for the court in terms of where things stand.
2007-05-31 01:50:19 · answer #3 · answered by QueenLori 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sort of. Hearings are held so that both sides get a chance to prepare for the REAL arguments at the trial. This way there is no surprise revelations on the most important meeting of all concerned.
2007-05-31 01:43:54 · answer #4 · answered by Confuzzled 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At a hearing the defendant will give their plea and a date for the trial will be scheduled. the plea given will determine the process of events at the trial so needs to take place in advance. this is also the last chance for either side to ask for more time to prepare their case if they need it.
2007-05-31 01:44:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From your post this sounds like a civil case. If it is then you need to tell us. Pre-Trial hearings are essentially the same for both civil and criminal cases with very specific difference so without knowing what type of case it is, no one can give you a totally correct answer.
2007-05-31 01:55:11 · answer #6 · answered by hexeliebe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the hearing is so both parties can set the date for a trial also for the defendant to plead plus the crimes are read out to the judge for him to decide if it should be in magistrates or crown court and to decide bail applications its a long process and can take months before it actually goes to trail
2007-05-31 01:47:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, and well yes. It is more time to prepare for trail but one is to present evidence and the other is an actual trial.
2007-05-31 01:43:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a trial is more complex than a hearing
2007-05-31 01:44:10 · answer #9 · answered by FOA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋