Indecent assault is indeed an indictable offense in the United Kingdom. Indictable offenses in the UK are equivalent to a felony charge in the US.
Committing perjury is an indictable offense rather than a summary offense. A person who commits perjury is always in the position to be indicted when involved in a court case.
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Yes, Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in New Jersey is considered a traffic offense, not an indictable offense. However, it is a serious offense with potentially significant penalties, including fines, license suspension, and even jail time for repeat offenders.
Theft under $5,000 is typically considered a summary offense, not an indictable offense, in many jurisdictions, including Canada. This means it is generally treated as a less serious crime, with lighter penalties and a simpler legal process. However, if the value of the stolen property exceeds $5,000, it may be classified as an indictable offense, which carries more severe consequences. Always consult local laws for specific details, as definitions and classifications can vary.
In the Supreme Court of Australia, an indictable offense is determined by the nature and seriousness of the crime, which typically involves more severe penalties than summary offenses. These offenses are usually specified in legislation, and they often require a formal charge and trial by jury. Examples include murder, sexual assault, and robbery. The decision to classify an offense as indictable also considers the potential impact on the community and the legal principles surrounding the administration of justice.
A non-indictable offense, is a less-than-capital offense for which no Grand Jury indictment is nessary or required in order to proceed with prosecution. These are typically traffic laws, ordnance violations, misdemeanor crimes and even lesser felony offenses, depending on the statutes of the jurisdiction being referred to.
New Jersey statutes allow expungement of indictable offenses and disorderly offenses, if the defendant does not have any prior or subsequent indictable offenses, less than 3 convicted disorderly offenses when expunging an indictable offense, and less convictions 4 when expunging a disorderly offense. All fines must be paid, and a waiting period that begins at the completion of the sentence must be met (5 years for disorderly offenses - 10 years for indictable offenses). Not all offenses are eligible.
Yes, just as ALL criminal defendants are.
Some very minor charges are only charged as a summary offense and the most serious only can be indictable. Many charges fall in between this spectrum and can be charged either way. All hybrid offenses are considered indictable until the crown attorney decides how they want to prosecute you.
Yes, malicious damage to property is generally considered an indictable offense in many jurisdictions. This means it can lead to more severe penalties, including imprisonment, compared to summary offenses. The specific legal definitions and consequences can vary by jurisdiction, so it's important to refer to local laws for precise information.