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

Sentence with indictment?

After a formal investigation, OJ Simpson received an indictment,followed by a trial. He was found not guilty in the famous courtcase concerning the death of his wife.
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 US Presidents

What were the indictments of Nixon?

On July 27, 1974 the House Judiciary Committee voted 27 to 1 to recommend the first article of impeachment against the president: obstruction of justice. The second article (a… (MORE)
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)
In Criminal Law

Where are indictments held?

Indictment presentations are made to a Grand Jury. The physical location of a Grand Jury can be anywhere but usually they occupy chambers in a county,state, or federal courtho… (MORE)