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michaelhoffman
on Oct 22, 2012
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L'Aquila quake: Italy scientists found guilty of m...
Not really, because any witness goes on the stand, whether they are a party to the case or not. Saying someone is "on the stand" does not mean they are a criminal defendant.
Only criminal defendants are in the dock.
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Only criminal defendants are in the dock.