Quite some years ago, a rather famous judge was asked about his process in deciding cases. He said he read through the briefs and record; then put them on the shelf for a while. He then went back...
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How cases are really decided
Quite some years ago, a rather famous judge was asked about his process in deciding cases. He said he read through the briefs and record; then put them on the shelf for a while. He then went back...
Not an Iraqi Code SME either, but ...
The Iraqi judge's statement seems correct in one way, but incomplete. Legal stuff (and governance issues in general) are difficult unless discussed in a common language.
Anyway, re: Saddam's...
Standards of proof
In US law, we have three basic standards:
1. Preponderence of the evidence - 50 yds and a nose.
2. Clear and convincing evidence - reasonable field goal range (which depends on the kicker).
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