Results for: Indictment
In Law & Legal Issues

What is an indictment?

It is a formal charge, or accusation, against a person. An indictment is the charging instrument the state uses to accuse an individual of a crime. It must allege that the… (MORE)
In Business Law

What are indictments?

An "indictment" is a document issued by a grand jury charging one or more persons with the commission of a criminal offense. In most states, a matter involving a "capital crim… (MORE)
In Criminal Law

What is the definition of indictment?

An indictment is a formal accusation of a felony, issued by a grand jury based upon a proposed charge, witnesses' testimony and other evidence presented by the public prosecut… (MORE)
In Criminal Law

How do you get indicted?

The prosecutor presents evidence of a crime to a group of citizens. This group is known as the grand jury. Grand Juries vary from state to state and the federal government. Th… (MORE)
In Example Sentences

A sentence for indictment?

Definition: formal words spoken or written by a jury that charges a person with a crime. Sentence For example: The accused was charged in an indictment because he is alle… (MORE)
In Criminal Law

The definition of indicted?

It is the grand jury's determination that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial
In Criminal Law

How can you indict on a conspiracy?

If the evidence presented to the Grand Jury by the Prosecutor's Office supports the allegation that more than one person was involved in carrying out a criminal offense, then … (MORE)
In Criminal Law

What is a unsealed indictment?

Generally speaking all indictments from a Grand Jury are handed down "unsealed." It is usually only in exceptional cases (e.g.: multiple defendants for instance) where the in… (MORE)
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What does 'indict' mean?

The word "indict" means to formally charge or accuse someone with a serious crime. Some synonyms for the word "indict" are "incriminate", "arraign", and "impeach".