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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.
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What is the difference between indictment and a conviction?
An indictment is a formal accusation that a person has committed a crime, issued by a grand jury based on evidence presented by a prosecutor. A conviction, on the other hand, is a formal declaration of guilt by a court or jury after a trial or guilty plea. Indictment precedes a trial, while conviction follows a trial.
What happens when you go to court on a indictment on bank fraud?
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What is ex officio indictment mean?
An ex-officio indictment is an indictment presented to a higher court when no committal has occurred for the relevant charges in the indictment.
How can I get a federal indictment dropped?
By contacting your lawyer and proving to the court that there is no reasonable justification for the indictment.
Is an indictment handed up or down?
They hand down an indictment. INCORRECT/ Correct answer: A grand jury hands UP an indictment, only a judge/court hands DOWN an indictment.
What is an Ex Officio Indictment?
Basically,whena person charged with a crime chooses to plead guiltyinstead of going to trial. The court has the option of accepting or denying the action at its descretion as does the prosecutor.
Who issues an indictment in a court of law?
The Prosecutor's Office.
What is the court appearance of the accused after an indictment or information called?
Arraignment.
Scott Peterson- what court was his indictment?
He was sentenced to death by lethal injection.
What is a formal charge needed before someone can be tried in court?
the answer is impeachment
What is a call before a court to answer an indictment called?
A call before a court to answer an indictment is typically referred to as an arraignment. During the arraignment, the defendant is formally notified of the charges against them and is required to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty.
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.
