That is when a person is charged with more then one thing. Example. child endangerment, child abuse and contributing to the deliquincy of a minor.(MSN Iinvestigates)
Like other words that end in -ment, the word indictment is a noun.
An indictment becomes public knowledge once it is filed with the court. Typically, the indictment is made public when the defendant is arraigned in court and the charges are formally presented. Additionally, some jurisdictions may make indictments available online or through public records requests.
Yes, legal papers can be modified to fit the circumstances as they evolve and become known (e.g.- you may be indicted for Attempted Murder. The subject may then die. Your indictment would then be altered to include Homicide).
"Proof" is not needed for an indictment. Proof is what must be presented at a trial.Probable Cause to Believe is the standard that must be presented when an individual is being indicted.
A document used to initiate a legal action is called a "complaint" or a "petition," depending on the legal system. It outlines the facts and legal claims of the case and is filed with the court to start the legal process.
Each count of an indictment is a separate criminal charge against the person.
A Grand Jury.
.... is called an "indictment."
An intervening indictment is a charge that is added to an existing indictment. For example: an offender may be charged with trespassing, along with vandalism. The latter can be an added charge based on existing evidence at the crime scene. If the police and prosecutors have enough evidence to mount against the offender, he or she can be charged with multiple felonies and indictments in court.
Capitalize "indictment" when referring to a specific indictment by name or number, but not when used in a general sense. For example, "The Smith indictment" versus "The indictment against the defendant."
In a multiple indictment (i.e.: all crimes were committed concurrently) - the SOL will be governed by the most serious offense.
An ex-officio indictment is an indictment presented to a higher court when no committal has occurred for the relevant charges in the indictment.
An indictment or process that supersedes the original of such.
indictment; BRITISH
what's Georgia's indictment law
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They hand down an indictment. INCORRECT/ Correct answer: A grand jury hands UP an indictment, only a judge/court hands DOWN an indictment.