evvabeing
Senior Member
Jesus Christ.
I feel ya man. I'm tired of this too.
really??? lisi's extortion judicial pretrial starts in less than a week.
not as exciting as i first thought, but it might still be progress...
http://www.canlaw.com/criminal/pretrial.htm#pretrialThe judicial pretrial is similar to a crown resolution meeting, but held before a judge. The same issues are discussed and the case evaluated by an experienced judge. The judicial pretrial judge will not be the trial judge.
The case will be evaluated in the judge's chambers and off the record. Accused persons are not permitted to attend.
The judge will offer an opinion as to how they would rule and the likely sentence, if the case is tried as presented. The Crown at the judicial pretrial will often make their best offer for a sentence if there is a guilty plea. The judge hearing the judicial pretrial can receive the guilty plea that same day and there will be no doubt as to sentence.
Judicial input sometimes assists in more realistic assessments. The judge may also influence the parties to reach a resolution agreement or realize that no resolution is possible before trial.
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