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The answer to that depends on the type of crime, the state you are in, and the defendants ability to cooperate. That being said, the number of criminal cases that actually go to trial is quite low. This is because many cases are settled with plea bargains before ever making it to trail. A trial is a very costly and long undertaking so it is much easier to avoid it when possible.
In British criminal cases the prosecution open the case with a summary, the defence go last with a closing speech.
The vast majority of civil cases (many estimates say around 97 percent) will never go to trial but will be resolved in some other manner, usually by a settlement agreement.The foregoing answer is correct. Many or most jurisdictions require that the parties attend mediation prior to trial. This is a process by which an independent third part, who may be an attorney or a retired judge intervenes to try to facilitate a settlement. Typically, the mediator points out the strengths and weaknesses of the parties respective cases (while meeting them alone) and tries to get them to understand that going to trial is a "roll of the dice". In contrast, if the case is resolved in mediation, the parties have far more control of the outcome.
criminal cases are dealt where ever the crime was committed and if the crime is that bad it will go to state , but criminal cases go to criminal courts, civil cases deal with such things as money or private property or divorce but no lawsuit will be made that would happen in a state court. Anything that goes against the constitution or is unconstitutional will be reviewed (appealed) and go to supreme court.
A criminal case will not go to trial if the defendant pleads guilty at a preliminary hearing or if the prosecution decides to discontinue the case (usually because they think the evidence is not strong enough for a reasonable chance of conviction).
Probate Lawyers do not go to trial very often because their is usually no argument. Court is usually required only in cases where there is disagreement between the benefiting parties.
Studies have shown that nearly fifty percent of the people convicted for DWI win their case. But, only about two percent actually go through with asserting their right to a trial.
Your parent can go to jail.. _____________________ While this is true it can be too simplistic: Lying under oath in court can have serious consequences. In a criminal trial you can be held in criminal contempt of court, not to mention being charged with 'obstruction of justice,' and can be jailed. In civil cases you can be ruled in civil contempt of court and face a stiff fine.
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Not if you're in a undeveloped and economically weak country like America
Judicial courts hear a wide range of cases, including criminal cases (such as theft, assault, or murder), civil cases (such as contract disputes, property disputes, or personal injury claims), family law cases (such as divorce, child custody, or adoption), and administrative law cases (involving disputes with government agencies).
To press criminal charges against someone, go to the police station that is closest to where the criminal act occurred. This question is filed under "civil" cases. Charges are not "pressed" in civil matters.