Pleading Not Guilty and Criminal Trials (1:VII): Difference between revisions

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#The judge will consider the facts and law, make findings of fact and give his or her decision and reasons. If the accused is found guilty, a Pre-Sentence Report (PSR) may be ordered. If one is not ordered, the judge will then hear sentencing submissions.
#The judge will consider the facts and law, make findings of fact and give his or her decision and reasons. If the accused is found guilty, a Pre-Sentence Report (PSR) may be ordered. If one is not ordered, the judge will then hear sentencing submissions.


Students should refer to ''Fundamentals of Trial Techniques'' by Thomas A Mauet (1992), an excellent general guideline to conducting a trial. See also [[Criminal Trial Books (1:App E) | Appendix E: Trial Books]].
Students should refer to ''Fundamentals of Trial Techniques'' by Thomas A Mauet (1992), an excellent general guideline to conducting a trial. See also [[Criminal Trial Books (1:App D) | Appendix D: Trial Books]].


=== 2. Nature of the trial ===
=== 2. Nature of the trial ===

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