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How many times can a DA continue a case and how long can they take before an indictment?
Until the statute of limitations runs out. This varies per crime and state.
Further information: In order to be in compliance with provisions of "speedy trial," every continuance asked for by the DA MUST be agreed to by your defense attorney. If you want the trial to go forward talk to your lawyer.
What else can I help you with?
Can i find indictment form with the case number?
Yes, you can typically find an indictment form using the case number by visiting the website of the court where the case is filed or by contacting the court clerk's office directly. Many jurisdictions provide online databases where you can search for case information using the case number. If the documents are not available online, the court clerk can assist you in obtaining a copy of the indictment.
What does pre indictment mean?
what is the meaning of having a pre indictment on a risdential burgry case
What does it mean for a case to be no billed?
It means that charges are dropped by a Grand Jury and the persons record is cleared.
What does supervening indictment means?
It is an indictment issued by a Grand Jury after the defendant has already had an initial appearance in his case, and the case has been set for a preliminary hearing before court. However, in the meantime the State has indicted the defendant by grand jury proceedings. This 'supervening' action by the Grand Jury indicts the defendant and has the effect of rendering all previous court actions in the defendant's case null and void.
What happens if a grand jury does not return an indictment in a criminal case?
If a grand jury does not return an indictment in a criminal case, it means that there is not enough evidence to formally charge the defendant with a crime. This typically results in the case being dismissed, and the defendant is not prosecuted for the alleged offense.
Sentence with indictment?
After a formal investigation, OJ Simpson received an indictment, followed by a trial. He was found not guilty in the famous court case concerning the death of his wife.
How can you reopen a case that went before the grand jury?
You cannot appeal a finding, or re-open a case, whiich has been presented to a Grand Jury and on which they have already ruled. If an indictment was handed down the only option the defendant has is to fight the case in court.
What happens when you go to court to answer an indictment?
Indictment is a little different from being arrested "on the spot". A Grand Jury usually will hand down an indictment, where you will later have to appear for formal booking at the police station, unless they come and arrest you. In either case, you would then appear before a Judge for a preliminary hearing, where you could plead guilty, if you wish, but the proceedings generally go through the evidence they have against a person being chaged in the indictment, or at least enough evidence to convince the presiding judge to bind the case over for trial. Also, bail should be set where it is allowable.
What does secret indictment mean?
A secret indictment is the basis in which the prosecutor brings the person giving the testimony before a grand jury to give a testimony so that the accused can be arrested with a warrant. Note that the person being accused of a crime is not aware that he/she is being charged with a crime because they have no idea they are being indicted.That is why it is called a "silent" indictment. But as with any other criminal case you have a constitutional right to a trial by jury...don't ever give that right up if you are innocent.
Who returns an indiagment?
An individual who has been accused of a crime may return an indictment if there is enough evidence to formally charge them. An indictment is typically returned by a grand jury following a presentation of evidence by the prosecutor. The indictment signifies that there is enough evidence for the case to proceed to trial.
What does it mean when someone is facing an indictment?
TO accuse them of a crime in a court of lawAnother View: 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 prosecutor. It is the grand jury's determination that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial.
Who has the authority to refuse to prosecute a case after indictment?
The district attorney or other prosecuting attorney's office.
