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An indictment is the official document that accuses a person of a crime. It is the record of the results of a grand jury vote that finds probable cause that a crime has been committed and that the person accused is likely to have been involved. For further information on grand juries and indictments, please see the related link below.
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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.
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.
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.
Is it possible to appeal an indictment?
Yes, it is possible to appeal an indictment. An appeal is a legal process where a higher court reviews the decision made by a lower court. If a person believes that the indictment was unjust or incorrect, they can file an appeal to have the decision reviewed.
Who issues an indictment in a court of law?
The Prosecutor's Office.
What is a multiple count indictment?
A multiple count indictment is a legal document that charges a defendant with multiple offenses arising from the same set of circumstances. Each count in the indictment represents a separate charge that the defendant will have to defend against in court.
What is the court appearance of the accused after an indictment or information called?
Arraignment.
What is a summons on indictment?
A summons on indictment is a legal document issued by a court that requires a defendant to appear before the court to answer serious criminal charges. It typically follows the grand jury's decision to indict a person, indicating that there is sufficient evidence to proceed with prosecution. Unlike an arrest warrant, a summons allows the defendant to appear voluntarily, and it usually specifies the time and place of the court appearance. Failure to respond can result in additional legal consequences.
What document charges the accused with a crime?
Under US Constitutional law, a person that is arrested for committing a crime has protections guaranteed by US laws. To formally charge a person of a crime, a document called a writ of habeas corpus must be issued by a judge in order to formally hold a prisoner. This was borrowed from the English law adopted in 1669. The formal charge comes later in the form of an indictment. [usually pronounced in-DITE-ment]
Scott Peterson- what court was his indictment?
He was sentenced to death by lethal injection.
