This question is in my packet from the play "Twelve Angry Men." The question is extra credit, (I need it) and I would really like to know the answer.
2007-11-26 14:01:15 · 5 answers · asked by bmredhead24 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Prosecution
2007-11-26 14:08:24 · answer #1 · answered by tallerfella 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Party bringing the action.
In a criminal trial, that's the prosecution (The government), who must prove their case "beyond a reasonable doubt.
In a civil trial it's the plaintiff (the person asking for money), who must prove his case "by a preponderance of the evidence". If the defendant in a civil trial files a counter-suit, then he has the burden of proving his counter-suit "by a preponderance of the evidence".
Richard
2007-11-26 14:06:35 · answer #2 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The prosecuting attorney
2007-11-26 14:08:59 · answer #3 · answered by Princess Me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The prosecution.
2007-11-26 14:04:21 · answer #4 · answered by DOOM 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Plaintiff
HOWEVER, that is NOT always correct...but the answer they are looking for is "Plaintiff".
2007-11-26 14:07:27 · answer #5 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋