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Frequently asked questions - Part 2

10

aug
2012

In Frequently Asked Questions

By: K. Canatan

What happens during the session?

On 10, Aug 2012 | In Frequently Asked Questions | By: K. Canatan

During the substantive criminal court hearing, the case against a suspect is heard. This means that the judge goes through the file with the suspect. The judge will show him or her which incriminating and which exculpatory evidence is in the file and will ask the suspect questions about it. The suspect is free to answer these questions or to make use of his right to remain silent. A suspect has the right to be assisted by a lawyer of his choice.
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10

aug
2012

In Frequently Asked Questions

By: K. Canatan

What punishments can a judge impose?

On 10, Aug 2012 | In Frequently Asked Questions | By: K. Canatan

In the event of a conviction, the judge has the following options:
- imprisonment (or in the case of offences: custody)
- community service, which may consist of community service or an apprenticeship
- Fine
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10

aug
2012

In Frequently Asked Questions

By: K. Canatan

What is a referral to the examining magistrate?

On 10, Aug 2012 | In Frequently Asked Questions | By: K. Canatan

If a suspect has been taken into custody by the public prosecutor and the public prosecutor believes, after the term of the remand in custody has expired, that the suspect must be detained even longer, he shall ask the examining magistrate to issue a detention order.
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09

aug
2012

In Frequently Asked Questions

By: K. Canatan

Arrested and then?

On 09, Aug 2012 | In Frequently Asked Questions | By: K. Canatan

After an arrest by the police, a lot comes at you. You may be interrogated, arrested, detained and imprisoned. In all these cases this means deprivation of liberty.

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