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An indictment is the process by which a person is charged with a crime by a grand jury. A grand jury is presented with evidence by a prosecutor, and determines whether to return a "true bill" of indictment, or a "no bill". A true bill simply indicates that the grand jury believes it is more likely than not that a crime was committed and that the person charged (the "target") committed it. A no bill is returned if the grand jury believes that the evidence is insufficient to charge the person targeted with the offense.
Arraignment is the hearing at which an accused person is informed of the charges against him and enters a plea of guilty or not guilty. Not all states use the same procedures. For example, my State of Indiana abolished "arraignments" in 1977. We now call the initial hearing the "initial hearing."
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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 is the difference between condemnation and conviction?
Condemnation is a strong disapproval or criticism of someone or something, while conviction is a strong belief or opinion.
Is there a difference between an arrest and a conviction?
Yes there is a difference. Added: An arrest is merely an accusation, and not even a formal accusation at that. The indictment or information (or whatever the charging instrument is, which varies by jurisdiction) is the formal accusation, and only after the formal accusation is made can a conviction be obtained. A person cannot be convicted unless it is found that they are guilty of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt. An arrest can be made just on probable cause, which is a far lesser standard than beyond a reasonable doubt.
Can you legally own a gun if you have an old misdemeanor charge that was thrown out of court With no conviction and no probation?
Yes. Conviction of a felony, being under indictment, being a fugitive, or being convicted of domestic violence are disqualifiers.
What is the indictment of official by the house?
An indictment of an official by the House is called an impeachment. The main difference is that you will not go to jail if convicted; you will be removed from office.
List the steps of criminal procedure from arrest to conviction?
arrest - preliminary hearing - indictment - pre-trial hearing(s) - trial - sentencing.
What is the conviction rate in a grand jury trail?
People are not convicted by the grand jury. The grand jury only listens to the evidence to see if there is enough for an indictment.
Can an impeached president be sent to jail and what article and section is it?
Impeachment and conviction would only remove the President from office. However, after he is a private citizen, he would be subject to indictment, trial and possible conviction just like anybody else.
What is the difference between opinion and belief?
There is a great difference between a conviction and an opinion. A conviction is a strong persuasion or belief. An opinion is a personal belief formed in the mind. Opinions can change in the blink of an eye; while a conviction is part of our very being. An opinion is formed by the mind. A conviction is part of the framework of the soul.
What is the difference between conviction and sentencing in the legal system?
Conviction in the legal system refers to a formal declaration of guilt by a court or jury, while sentencing is the punishment imposed on a convicted individual. In other words, conviction determines guilt, while sentencing determines the consequences for that guilt.
Accusation of a major crime?
.... is called an "indictment."
Is there a difference in an espongement and a set aside conviction?
A vacated conviction in WA State will set aside the disabilities imposed by the conviction. It replaces a guilty plea with a not guilty plea or a guilty conviction with a not guilty conviction. However, certain conditions must be met before a criminal conviction can be vacated.
