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Why would the state ask the grand jury for an amended indictment?
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∙ 15y ago
An "amended" indictment would indicate that an indictment had already been handed down and the prosecutor was asking the Grand Jury that it be altered by either adding, deleting, or changing a specification.
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What if you are out on bail and then grand jury indictment can you be rearrested on same charges?
An indictment is a charging document. If a person was already out on bail and then indicted, the indictment would be for new charges.
Who is responsible for returning a bill of indictment?
That would be a grand jury. The prosecutor presents the evidence and they will authorize the case.
Can an Indictment be changed after it's already been filed?
Yes, an indictment can be amended or modified to correct errors or add additional charges. However, any changes made must be approved by the court to ensure they meet legal requirements and do not prejudice the defendant's rights.
Who returns a true bill of indictment when it finds enough evidence to warrant a trial?
In the US, that would be a "Grand Jury."
What reason would a grand jury hear evidence about a case that has already returned an indictment?
It may hae been returned for further consideration - either for the addition of more charges or for quashing the original indictment.
What would be the charge if a person was caught taking narcotics into a state prison?
I think the indictment would have to include "Stupidity".
What state is known as the Grand Canyon State?
That would be Arizona.
Can someone not get indicted by the grand jury and the case not be dismissed?
If there is no indictment, there is no case to dismiss. In theory, the District Attorney could acquire more evidence and try again, but that is unlikely.The truism is that a grand jury would indict a ham sandwich if you asked it to. The only requirement for handing down an indictment is reasonable cause to accuse a person of the crime, which is a pretty easy standard to meet.
Who directs the grand jury proceedings?
If it is a federal Grand Jury - it would be a member of the U.S. Attorney's Office who would present the cases. In a state Grand Jury, it would be an attorney from the State Attorney General's Office.
In which state would you find the Grand Canyon?
The Grand Canyon is in northern Arizona.
How would you use the word Indictment in a sentence?
The judge announced the indictment of the two men who had robbed Mrs. Tucker's house.
In what US state is the Grand Teton found?
Grand Teton is the highest mountain in the Teton Range and is located in Grand Teton National Park in the US state of Wyoming.
