Sentences with phrase «unlike civil cases»

As discussed below, unlike civil cases, there does not appear to be any statistically significant differences between the likelihood of any particular judge granting a criminal appeal.

Not exact matches

But pluralism in the Canadian case, unlike the American, has not aided in the development of a differentiated civil religion.

Also, unlike the U.S. (and civil cases in Canada) the defendant is customarily addressed as «the accused.»

Unlike some states, Louisiana's statute of limitations for most civil actions, including personal injury cases, is limited to one year.

Florida attorney Brent Gordon notes that unlike most litigation, especially in full - representation cases, «it's more likely to go to trial, which means civil litigation experience.

Unlike civil and criminal cases, you don't have to have evidence of abuse to be granted a divorce.

Civil law is private and the court case would be between you and the accused person (unlike criminal law).

Unlike criminal cases, personal injury cases are civil lawsuits based on «torts» or social wrongs in which a person or business entity is found to have acted below the standard of care for a specific situation.

Unlike proper civil litigation, domestic relations cases often involve uncontrollably irrational and volatile clients, many of whom are so consumed with feelings of anger and rejection that they frequently are seen as being incapable of making the sound business decisions which a negotiated settlement requires.

It should come as no surprise, therefore, that punitive damages are, unlike in most other areas of civil litigation, a common feature in civil sexual abuse cases.

Unlike in criminal cases, there is no guarantee of counsel in civil cases.

Here's the main problem: unlike most civil cases, in guardianship proceedings the judge plays a dual role: he or she serves both as neutral arbiter and as the person ultimately responsible for protecting the ward's best interests.

Unlike in the criminal context, there's no federal constitutional right to counsel in civil cases.

Unlike criminal law cases where the government punishes the wrongdoer, personal injury allows the victim to pursue a civil action, called a tort action, against the wrongdoer.

I recall (vaguely) from law school the rescuer cases — no duty to rescue (unlike in the civil law) but duty not to be negligent if one undertakes it.

Unlike criminal cases, the state doesn't provide people with representation in a civil case if they can't afford an attorney.

Unlike all of my colleagues in the District of Nebraska, I almost never use a 12 - person jury in civil cases.