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answered on Aug 5, 2020
No. If the prosecutor is charged that will be in a separate trial.
If the defendant prives the prosecutor commited a crime as well
answered on Aug 4, 2020
Burglary 1 is 10-20 years and theft depends on the amount taken but a minimum of 1-5 years.
answered on Aug 4, 2020
The jury will consider all the facts and decide whether they accept self defense. If they do, you win. If not, you are guilty.
answered on Aug 4, 2020
Yes. If you know the judge, he or she should disqualify themselves.
answered on Aug 3, 2020
Provide counseling and mental health services where appropriate.
answered on Aug 3, 2020
The prosecutor and defense attorney pick the jurors. Anyone they know will most likely be disqualified.
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