Assertion: defendant | /r/CapableOf | face trial
Facets:
value: by a preponderance of the evidence
type: OTHER
value: in order to allocate any or all fault
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: Eventually, defendant is picked up on the bench warrant and then faces trial.
text: A plea bargain allows the defendant to plead guilty to all or some of the charges in return for a predetermined sentence that is usually significantly less than the defendant would face at a trial.
text: In order to allocate any or all fault to a nonparty and include the named or unnamed nonparty on the verdict form for purposes of apportioning damages, a defendant must prove at trial, by a preponderance of the evidence, the fault of the nonparty in causing the plaintiff’s injuries.
text: Criminal Bail Bond: used in criminal cases and guarantees that a defendant appear for trial when called upon by the court and guarantees payment for any fines or penalties that are decided against the defendant.
text: If the Defendant does now show up for the trial, the Plaintiff can ask for a default judgment against the Defendant.