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Failure to Charge Jury on Circumstantial Evidence in Criminal Cases
The court failed to charge a jury on circumstantial evidence in a criminal case, leading to the conviction of a petitioner. A pre-sentence investigation report also revealed that the petitioner had previously committed illegal possession of stolen things and simple burglary of inhabited dwelling.
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This podcast discusses the process of appeals in the US legal system, from the lower court system to the federal court system, with lawyers being responsible for the appeals.
26:52 - 28:33 (01:41)
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This podcast discusses the process of appeals in the US legal system, from the lower court system to the federal court system, with lawyers being responsible for the appeals.
ChapterFailure to Charge Jury on Circumstantial Evidence in Criminal Cases
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PodcastReal Life Real Crime
The pre-sentence investigation report plays a crucial role in criminal cases as it provides information about the defendant's criminal history.
28:33 - 32:23 (03:50)
Summary
The pre-sentence investigation report plays a crucial role in criminal cases as it provides information about the defendant's criminal history. This information is used to determine if the punishment is proportionate to the crime committed, particularly in cases where the defendant has past criminal convictions.