During a criminal trial, can the prosecution during rebuttal introduce surprise evidence that had not been discussed or brought out during the entire trial or during the pretrial discovery? BySunny27— On Jun 12, 2011 @SauteePan - I agree that knowing the opposing argument as well as your ow...
Complicated cases with voluminous discovery heading to trial can result in lengthy jail stays for defendants who can't post bail. What Are Prisons? The primary purpose of prisons is to house defendants long term. Who Operates Prisons? State and federal governments (for the most part run) the ...
aIn late 1997, the issue was presented to United States District Judge Susan Webber Wright for resolution. Judge Wright's decision was unambiguous. For purposes of pretrial discovery, President Clinton was required to provide certain information about his alleged relationships with other women. In an...
network device, and terminal device." It's a 5G declared-essential patent that OPPO asserted against Nokia in Mannheim, with a trial scheduled for December 5, 2023. In early February, an opposition panel of the European Patent Office (EPO) declared the challenged claims non-novel, but did n...
Growing concern about the overuse of pretrial discovery practices in mediumsized civil cases has caused some courts to limit their use. To date, the most radical limitation is being tried in California, under the aegis of an experimental program called the EconomicalWeller, Steven...
The pretrial process involves fact investigation, discovery motions, expert witnesses and negotiations with defense counsel to possibly settle out of court. If a trial is necessary, you’ll continue settlement talks while meticulously preparing your case strategy, evidence, witnesses, legal arguments, ...
case. ‘Plaintiff’s pretrial statement failed to include claim charts relating to the Nadon patent; thus, plaintiff shall also be precluded from asserting the Nadon patent at trial.'” Set as precedent, all litigation that occurs now includes detailed claim charts well before discovery has ended...
Discovery Phase: Once a lawsuit is filed, the discovery phase begins. Both parties exchange relevant information, including documents, witness statements, and expert opinions. This phase is crucial for building a strong case and understanding the strengths and weaknesses of the opposition. Pretrial ...
Depositions are crucial for gathering evidence, understanding the other party's case, and preparing for trial. 15 What is a deposition? A deposition is sworn testimony given outside of court, used primarily in the discovery phase of legal proceedings. 14 How does disposition affect an individual...
(law) a pretrial interrogation of a witness; usually done in a lawyer's office Deposition The act of putting something somewhere Deposition The act of deposing someone; removing a powerful person from a position or office Common Curiosities What is deposition? Deposition is when a gas turns di...