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+ | A '''trial''' was a way to settle a dispute. In a trial all participating parties presented information (in the form of evidence) in a formal setting. With most species within the [[United Federation of Planets]], this was done in a [[court]], before a [[judge]], [[jury]] or [[arbiter]]. A trial decision was called a [[verdict]] and is considered a just resolution to a matter. A trial was generally distinguished from a [[hearing]] in that it was usually more formal and generally takes into consideration many more elements. Ultimately the trial was ended with the presiding individuals issuing judgment in the form of a ruling or sentencing. ({{TOS|Court Martial}}) |
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| ⚫ | A trial consisted of a [[prosecutor]] and [[defender]] who represent the disputing parties. In most cases a trial was used to determine guilt or innocence of a [[defendant]], while the prosecutor attempted to prove the defendant as guilty. On some worlds the trial was simply [[entertainment]]. Under Cardassian law, guilt was confirmed prior to Court proceedings. ({{DS9|The Wire}}) |
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Sometimes a trial was a last resort when other possibilities were exhausted. When the [[Federation]] received an [[extradition]] request, a [[hearing]] was held to determine if enough evidence exists to warrant a trial. If it is decided that sufficient evidence exists, the charged individual is turned over to the other government and then is subject to their legal system. The [[Bajoran]]s handled extradition requests in a similar fashion. ({{TNG|A Matter of Perspective}}; {{DS9|Dax}}) |
Sometimes a trial was a last resort when other possibilities were exhausted. When the [[Federation]] received an [[extradition]] request, a [[hearing]] was held to determine if enough evidence exists to warrant a trial. If it is decided that sufficient evidence exists, the charged individual is turned over to the other government and then is subject to their legal system. The [[Bajoran]]s handled extradition requests in a similar fashion. ({{TNG|A Matter of Perspective}}; {{DS9|Dax}}) |
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==Notable trials== |
==Notable trials== |
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The [[Q Continuum]] featured a [[Q Judge|Judge Q]] who was a high ranking official with the ability to control the powers and lives of any [[Q]] in the continuum – ranging from removal of powers to change in form. In [[2377]], Judge Q determined the future of Q's son, [[Q (Junior)|Q Junior]], after he underwent testing by the crew of the {{USS|Voyager}}, following a streak of misbehaving and trouble making. After bumpy testing with problems and successes, Judge Q sentenced "Junior" to serve his life as a [[Human]]. This sentence was eventually changed by persuasion from Q, and his son's powers were restored. ({{VOY|Q2}}) |
The [[Q Continuum]] featured a [[Q Judge|Judge Q]] who was a high ranking official with the ability to control the powers and lives of any [[Q]] in the continuum – ranging from removal of powers to change in form. In [[2377]], Judge Q determined the future of Q's son, [[Q (Junior)|Q Junior]], after he underwent testing by the crew of the {{USS|Voyager}}, following a streak of misbehaving and trouble making. After bumpy testing with problems and successes, Judge Q sentenced "Junior" to serve his life as a [[Human]]. This sentence was eventually changed by persuasion from Q, and his son's powers were restored. ({{VOY|Q2}}) |
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The Salem witch trials were a series of trials held through [[1691]] in [[Salem]], [[Massachusetts]], during a period when individuals were persecuted for the alleged crime of "[[witch]]craft". The [[Megan]]s, a group of [[alien]]s from [[Megas-Tu]] who tried to help [[Human]]s with the art of [[wizard]]ry, settled in Salem after realizing that Humans only wished to use them to serve greed and lust. They chose to live their lives there as "normal men" to avoid the accusations of being "[[devil]]s, warlocks and evil sorcerers." Unfortunately, while living in Salem, several of the Megans made mistakes and used their powers, and were "burned for it as witches." Those Megans who escaped the witch trials were forced to leave [[Earth]] and return to their [[homeworld]], where they remained bitter and fearful of Humans. In [[2269]], the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} made contact with the Megans, but due to the Megans distrust of Humans, the ''Enterprise'' crew was placed in a recreation of a Salem witch trial. ({{TAS|The Magicks of Megas-Tu}}) |
The Salem witch trials were a series of trials held through [[1691]] in [[Salem]], [[Massachusetts]], during a period when individuals were persecuted for the alleged crime of "[[witch]]craft". The [[Megan]]s, a group of [[alien]]s from [[Megas-Tu]] who tried to help [[Human]]s with the art of [[wizard]]ry, settled in Salem after realizing that Humans only wished to use them to serve greed and lust. They chose to live their lives there as "normal men" to avoid the accusations of being "[[devil]]s, warlocks and evil sorcerers." Unfortunately, while living in Salem, several of the Megans made mistakes and used their powers, and were "burned for it as witches." Those Megans who escaped the witch trials were forced to leave [[Earth]] and return to their [[homeworld]], where they remained bitter and fearful of Humans. In [[2269]], the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} made contact with the Megans, but due to the Megans distrust of Humans, the ''Enterprise'' crew was placed in a recreation of a Salem witch trial. ({{TAS|The Magicks of Megas-Tu}}) |
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* [[Phillipa Louvois]] was prosecutor against [[Jean-Luc Picard]] in his court-martial regarding the loss of the [[USS Stargazer|USS ''Stargazer'']]. Later, she served as judge in the trial called to determine [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Data]]'s status as a lifeform. In that case, [[Commander]] [[William T. Riker]] was forced to act as prosecutor. ({{TNG|The Measure Of A Man}}) |
* [[Phillipa Louvois]] was prosecutor against [[Jean-Luc Picard]] in his court-martial regarding the loss of the [[USS Stargazer|USS ''Stargazer'']]. Later, she served as judge in the trial called to determine [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Data]]'s status as a lifeform. In that case, [[Commander]] [[William T. Riker]] was forced to act as prosecutor. ({{TNG|The Measure Of A Man}}) |
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* [[Duras, son of Ja'rod|Duras]] unfairly accused and prosecuted Lt. [[Worf]] for crimes presumably committed by his father [[Mogh]] in the [[Khitomer Massacre]]. ({{TNG|Sins of the Father}}) |
* [[Duras, son of Ja'rod|Duras]] unfairly accused and prosecuted Lt. [[Worf]] for crimes presumably committed by his father [[Mogh]] in the [[Khitomer Massacre]]. ({{TNG|Sins of the Father}}) |
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| − | * Retired [[Admiral]] [[Norah Satie]], originally brought in to investigate the suspected sabotage of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}}'s [[warp core]], later became prosecutor of a sort when both [[Crewman]] [[Simon Tarses]] and Captain Picard were suspected to be [[Romulan]] collaborators. ({{TNG|The Drumhead}}) |
+ | * Retired [[Admiral]] [[Norah Satie]], originally brought in to investigate the suspected [[sabotage]] of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}}'s [[warp core]], later became prosecutor of a sort when both [[Crewman]] [[Simon Tarses]] and Captain Picard were suspected to be [[Romulan]] collaborators. ({{TNG|The Drumhead}}) |
== Lack of trial == |
== Lack of trial == |
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On some worlds such as Earth, the lack of trial was considered unjust. On other worlds it was not normal to hold a trail. The [[Rakhari]] considered all crimes as serious but had no [[trial]]s on their [[Rakhar|homeworld]]. Enemies of the [[government]] were punished by killing their family members. ({{DS9|Vortex}}) |
On some worlds such as Earth, the lack of trial was considered unjust. On other worlds it was not normal to hold a trail. The [[Rakhari]] considered all crimes as serious but had no [[trial]]s on their [[Rakhar|homeworld]]. Enemies of the [[government]] were punished by killing their family members. ({{DS9|Vortex}}) |
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Revision as of 10:14, 21 October 2013
The crew of the Enterprise on trial
A trial was a way to settle a dispute. In a trial all participating parties presented information (in the form of evidence) in a formal setting. With most species within the United Federation of Planets, this was done in a court, before a judge, jury or arbiter. A trial decision was called a verdict and is considered a just resolution to a matter. A trial was generally distinguished from a hearing in that it was usually more formal and generally takes into consideration many more elements. Ultimately the trial was ended with the presiding individuals issuing judgment in the form of a ruling or sentencing. (TOS: "Court Martial")
Purpose of trial
A trial consisted of a prosecutor and defender who represent the disputing parties. In most cases a trial was used to determine guilt or innocence of a defendant, while the prosecutor attempted to prove the defendant as guilty. On some worlds the trial was simply entertainment. Under Cardassian law, guilt was confirmed prior to Court proceedings. (DS9: "The Wire")
Sometimes a trial was a last resort when other possibilities were exhausted. When the Federation received an extradition request, a hearing was held to determine if enough evidence exists to warrant a trial. If it is decided that sufficient evidence exists, the charged individual is turned over to the other government and then is subject to their legal system. The Bajorans handled extradition requests in a similar fashion. (TNG: "A Matter of Perspective"; DS9: "Dax")
At Klingon trials, lawyers were called advocates.
Notable trials
Judge Q (center)
The Q Continuum featured a Judge Q who was a high ranking official with the ability to control the powers and lives of any Q in the continuum – ranging from removal of powers to change in form. In 2377, Judge Q determined the future of Q's son, Q Junior, after he underwent testing by the crew of the USS Voyager, following a streak of misbehaving and trouble making. After bumpy testing with problems and successes, Judge Q sentenced "Junior" to serve his life as a Human. This sentence was eventually changed by persuasion from Q, and his son's powers were restored. (VOY: "Q2")
Data on trial in 2365
The Salem witch trials were a series of trials held through 1691 in Salem, Massachusetts, during a period when individuals were persecuted for the alleged crime of "witchcraft". The Megans, a group of aliens from Megas-Tu who tried to help Humans with the art of wizardry, settled in Salem after realizing that Humans only wished to use them to serve greed and lust. They chose to live their lives there as "normal men" to avoid the accusations of being "devils, warlocks and evil sorcerers." Unfortunately, while living in Salem, several of the Megans made mistakes and used their powers, and were "burned for it as witches." Those Megans who escaped the witch trials were forced to leave Earth and return to their homeworld, where they remained bitter and fearful of Humans. In 2269, the USS Enterprise made contact with the Megans, but due to the Megans distrust of Humans, the Enterprise crew was placed in a recreation of a Salem witch trial. (TAS: "The Magicks of Megas-Tu")
- Areel Shaw was the prosecutor in the court-martial against Captain James T. Kirk, where he was accused of the wrongful death of Lieutenant Ben Finney. (TOS: "Court Martial")
- The Megan known as Asmodeus prosecuted the crew of the original Enterprise as representatives of "evil" Humanity. (TAS: "The Magicks of Megas-Tu")
- General Chang prosecuted Kirk and Dr. McCoy in the Klingon tribunal looking into the death of Chancellor Gorkon. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)
- Phillipa Louvois was prosecutor against Jean-Luc Picard in his court-martial regarding the loss of the USS Stargazer. Later, she served as judge in the trial called to determine Lieutenant Commander Data's status as a lifeform. In that case, Commander William T. Riker was forced to act as prosecutor. (TNG: "The Measure Of A Man")
- Duras unfairly accused and prosecuted Lt. Worf for crimes presumably committed by his father Mogh in the Khitomer Massacre. (TNG: "Sins of the Father")
- Retired Admiral Norah Satie, originally brought in to investigate the suspected sabotage of the USS Enterprise-D's warp core, later became prosecutor of a sort when both Crewman Simon Tarses and Captain Picard were suspected to be Romulan collaborators. (TNG: "The Drumhead")
Lack of trial
On some worlds such as Earth, the lack of trial was considered unjust. On other worlds it was not normal to hold a trail. The Rakhari considered all crimes as serious but had no trials on their homeworld. Enemies of the government were punished by killing their family members. (DS9: "Vortex")