Fire trials were one of several medieval trials used for unseen acts. The accused would walk on hot iron plowshares or hold a red-hot iron rod. If they completed the task without infection, they were innocent. Emma of Normandy underwent a fire trial to prove the Bishop of Winchester’s innocence. Trials by ordeal were eventually […]
Jurisdiction to stand trial is a standard that must be met, and if not, proceedings are terminated. Competency assessments are required if a question arises about a defendant’s ability to understand the proceedings. Having a mental illness or intellectual disability does not necessarily mean someone cannot stand trial. The ability to stand trial is different […]
An adjusted trial balance corrects errors and reallocates values in general ledger accounts used to track business activities. It is reviewed at the end of the fiscal year to ensure accuracy and completeness, and adjustments are made for clarity and consistency in financial reporting according to generally accepted accounting procedures. The final version is used […]
A fair trial is a legal and ethical concept that ensures the defendant’s rights are respected, the trial is conducted according to due process, and the sentence is passed by a neutral body. It is codified in bills of rights and requires the neutrality of the judge or jury and fair treatment of the defendant. […]
Trial Law is a law school course that teaches students how to conduct a trial, including trial preparation, selecting a jury, presenting evidence, questioning witnesses, and closing arguments. Students learn the importance of organization, jury selection, opening statements, evidence presentation, objections, and closing arguments. Mock trials are used to help students learn, and real lawyers […]
A probate inventory is a detailed list of an estate’s elements, including their estimated value, prepared by the executor or representative. It is used for tax purposes and may require input from appraisers. The inventory is filed in court and made available to interested parties. It includes information about liens and ownership and is used […]
Prosecutions are a standardized series of events that ensure fairness and efficiency in the legal system. Short prosecutions occur for minor offenses, while misdemeanors and crimes require structured, time-consuming proceedings. In the US, five key steps determine guilt or innocence, including booking, arraignment, bail determination, preliminary hearing and trial, sentencing, and carrying out the sentence. […]
The accounts receivable trial balance is a negative balance that totals all credits and debits related to a company’s outstanding debts owed by customers who have not yet completed payment. It is an important calculation for accurate record keeping and is part of a company’s trial balance sheet. The accounts receivable trial balance is an […]
A trial balance is an accounting list that helps identify imbalances between credits and debits. It’s useful to run it on a regular basis to quickly identify and correct errors. It’s also effective in identifying double entry errors and misregistrations. Trial balance is an accounting list showing the beginning and ending balances of all accounts […]
To become a lawyer in the US, one must graduate from an ABA-approved law school, pass the Bar Exam, and have experience in litigation. All attorneys must be licensed, and there are two types: transactional lawyers and litigators. Litigators must be familiar with court rules and be comfortable speaking in public. To become a lawyer […]
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