by admin | May 15, 2021 | Common Pleas, Criminal Procedure, Delaware
(a)Requests for instructions. At the close of the evidence or at such earlier time as the Court reasonably directs, any party may file written requests that the Court instruct the jury on the law as set forth in the requests. At the same time copies of such requests...
by admin | May 15, 2021 | Common Pleas, Criminal Procedure, Delaware
After the closing of evidence the prosecution shall open the argument. The defense shall be permitted to reply. The prosecution shall then be permitted to reply in rebuttal.Del. Crim. R. C.P. 29.1
by admin | May 15, 2021 | Common Pleas, Criminal Procedure, Delaware
(a)Motion before submission to jury. Motions for directed verdict are abolished and motions for judgment of acquittal shall be used in their place. The Court on motion of a defendant or of its own motion shall order the entry of judgment of acquittal of one or more...
by admin | May 15, 2021 | Common Pleas, Criminal Procedure, Delaware
(a)Expert witnesses. The Court may order the defendant or the government or both to show cause why expert witnesses should be appointed, and may request the parties to submit nominations. The Court may appoint any expert witnesses agreed upon by the parties, and may...
by admin | May 15, 2021 | Common Pleas, Criminal Procedure, Delaware
An official record or an entry therein or the lack of such a record or entry may be proved in the same manner as in civil actions. Del. Crim. R. C.P. 27
by admin | May 15, 2021 | Common Pleas, Criminal Procedure, Delaware
Before ordering a mistrial, the Court shall provide an opportunity for the State and for each defendant to comment on the propriety of the order, including whether each party consents or objects to a mistrial, and to suggest any alternatives.Del. Crim. R. C.P....
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