Difference between revisions of "Indictment"
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(A defendant is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty, and an indictment is not any proof of any wrongdoing.) |
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An '''indictment''' is a written accusation by a [[grand jury]] charging a person with a [[crime]]. [[Category:Legal Terms]] | An '''indictment''' is a written accusation by a [[grand jury]] charging a person with a [[crime]]. [[Category:Legal Terms]] | ||
| − | Explained another way, an '''indictment''' is the formal charge issued by a [[grand jury]] stating that there is enough [[evidence]] that the [[defendant]] committed the crime to justify having a [[trial]]; it is used primarily for [[felonies]]. [[Category:Legal Terms]] | + | Explained another way, an '''indictment''' is the formal charge issued by a [[grand jury]] stating that there is enough [[evidence]] that the [[defendant]] committed the crime to justify having a [[trial]]; it is used primarily for [[felonies]]. |
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| + | A defendant is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty, and an indictment is not any proof of any wrongdoing. | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:59, April 1, 2023
An indictment is a written accusation by a grand jury charging a person with a crime.
Explained another way, an indictment is the formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
A defendant is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty, and an indictment is not any proof of any wrongdoing.