An indictment (ɪnˈdaɪtmənt[1]in-DYTE-mənt) is a formal accusation that a person has committed a crime. In jurisdictions that use the concept of felonies, the most serious criminal offense is a …

1998年11月19日 · : a formal written statement framed by a prosecuting authority and found by a grand jury that charges a person or persons with an offense compare complaint, information. …

2024年11月20日 · An indictment is a formal accusation in a criminal case against someone suspected of committing a serious criminal offense. A grand jury issues an indictment after …

INDICTMENT definition: 1. something that shows a policy, system, society, etc. is bad or wrong: 2. a statement that…. Learn more.

An indictment, as defined in Black's Law Dictionary, is: An accusation in writing found and presented by a grand jury, legally convoked and sworn, to the court in which it is impaneled, …

2023年8月30日 · In federal court, a prosecutor must get an indictment for felony charges and crimes with a prison sentence of at least one year. But indictments aren’t necessary for …

2023年6月8日 · Here’s how indictments work in the United States’ legal system. Unlike a criminal trial, where a jury has to reach a unanimous verdict, a grand jury can issue an indictment with …

2024年1月6日 · Read on to learn everything you need to know about indictments. What Is an Indictment? An indictment doesn’t mean the accused has been found guilty of a crime. An …

indictment, in the United States, a formal written accusation of crime affirmed by a grand jury and presented by it to a court for trial of the accused.

2023年8月15日 · An indictment is a formal charging document used when it’s believed a person has committed a crime. It contains information on the charges being brought forward against...