Difference between revisions of "Indictment"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | An '''indictment''' is a written accusation by a [[grand jury]] charging a person with a [[crime]]. [[ | + | 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]]. [[ | + | 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]] |
Revision as of 19:52, April 23, 2008
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.