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Darden hearing

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A quick definition of Darden hearing:

A Darden hearing is a legal proceeding where a judge decides whether or not to reveal the identity of an informant in a criminal case. This is done when there is not enough evidence to establish probable cause, except for the testimony of the arresting officer about the informant's communication. The defense attorney may not be present during the hearing, but they can submit questions for the judge to ask.

Dare means to give or transfer something, like property or an obligation. It can also mean to appoint a representative.

Dare ad remanentiam means to transfer something, like a remainder, in fee or forever.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A Darden hearing is a legal proceeding held to determine whether the identity of an informant is relevant to establishing probable cause in a criminal case. It is an ex parte proceeding, meaning that only the judge and the prosecution are present, and the defense attorney may be excluded. The defense attorney can submit questions to be used by the judge in the examination. The hearing is held when there is insufficient evidence to establish probable cause apart from the arresting officer's testimony about an informant's communications.

Example: In a drug trafficking case, the police officer testifies that he received a tip from an informant about the defendant's involvement in the drug trade. The defense attorney requests a Darden hearing to determine the identity of the informant and whether their testimony is relevant to establishing probable cause. The judge may question the informant to determine their credibility and the reliability of their information.

This example illustrates how a Darden hearing can be used to determine the relevance of an informant's identity in establishing probable cause in a criminal case.

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BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
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I hate that Vanderbilts portal gives no status
HopefullyInLawSchool
12:54
@VolatileClumsyAcolyte: did you apply YM to Brooklyn?
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@SplitterusClitterus: THEY BETTER HAVE AN A WAVE TODAYYY
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JumpySubsequentDolphin
12:57
I think usually they release at like 1ish?
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@glovediedthisishismom: GNXXXX
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I heard if you apply YM at Brooklyn specifically it’s the equivalent of like a 5 LSAT point boost
HopefullyInLawSchool
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^^^^This
13:00
does anyone have any information on lsu? I have only heard of 1 person getting a decision and its driving me insane
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:01
Just info on their YM applications but nothing else
HopefullyInLawSchool
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@BeFree03:
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yeah thats all i am seeing as well. i have literally looked everywhere trying to find at least a time of day for decisions but theres nothing
CuriousPanda2362
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I feel like it’s the calm before the storm
CuriousPanda2362
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Big movement are bound to happen soon but it’s so eerily quiet
HopefullyInLawSchool
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^^^^Me taking a dookie
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babycat
13:06
Ehh I think schools will prob release information on their YM applicants first before they even get to RD
babycat
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I wouldn’t expect RD applicants to hear anything until after Thanksgiving bc they prioritize YM so heavily
HopefullyInLawSchool
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I heard theyll do that at LSU but not 100% sure
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berkeley status checker is so funny
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berk today will be Huge if it happens
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i think berkeley next wave will be in december
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that is probable i just have a funny where i say “berk today” every single day
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13:13
makes sense
@JumpySubsequentDolphin: TODAY IS OUR DAY also 1pm est or pst?
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YEAHHH SPLITTY. also PST
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