How does a judge issue a ruling?

In Idaho, when a judge issues a ruling, they must decide if a defendant is guilty or not guilty of a crime that was charged. The judge must consider all the evidence presented in the court case to make this determination. The judge will typically call witnesses to the stand, and question them on the facts of the case. This question and answer time is called a “direct examination”. The judge looks for answers that support a guilty or not guilty decision for the defendant. After the witnesses are questioned, the attorneys for each side can argue their case and make arguments to support their view of the facts. The judge can then review the evidence and arguments from both sides to decide the outcome. Finally, the judge issues a ruling based on the evidence and arguments presented in the court case. If the judge finds the defendant guilty, then they can decide on a sentence or punishment for the defendant. The judge can also dismiss the case if they find the defendant not guilty. Regardless of the ruling, the judge must explain their decision to the court and both parties involved.

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