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Simple English definitions for legal terms
brought to trial
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A quick definition of brought to trial:
Term: brought to trial
Definition: When someone is accused of a crime, they have to go to court to prove if they are guilty or not. This is called a trial. When the trial starts and the first person who will talk in court is asked to tell the truth, this is called bringing the trial to trial.
A more thorough explanation:
brought to trial
The act of starting a trial by swearing in the first witness, not by impanelling the jury or beginning opening statements.
1. The defendant was brought to trial after months of investigation and preparation by the prosecution.
2. The judge ordered the case to be brought to trial despite the defense's request for a delay.
When a case is brought to trial, it means that the legal proceedings have officially begun. This is usually marked by the swearing in of the first witness, who will provide testimony and evidence to support the prosecution's case. The examples illustrate how a case can be brought to trial after a period of investigation and preparation, and how the judge has the authority to order a trial to begin even if the defense requests a delay.