👉 Inquests, also known as trials or coronial proceedings, are legal processes where a court holds a hearing to determine if a person has committed an act that could be considered a crime. The purpose of these hearings is to determine whether a person has been convicted of a crime and if so, what punishment should be imposed. Inquests can be conducted by the courts or by other authorities, such as law enforcement agencies, depending on the jurisdiction. Inquests are often used in cases where there has been
