2007-01-06 09:12:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
An indictment is the finding of sufficient evidence to proceed against an accused person. This is usually done by a grand jury but somes states require only a complaint to be filed by the prosecutor. The formal charge is not made until an arraignment and plea hearing which happens after the indictment.
2007-01-06 14:21:16 · answer #1 · answered by syaw10 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means people have found probable cause to have you charged and tried in a court of law, which satisfies the constitution! They then hand down the indictment to have you arrested and tried!
2007-01-06 17:16:46 · answer #2 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
An indictment is a formal criminal charge issued, usually for a felony or other serious crime.
2007-01-06 17:17:06 · answer #3 · answered by Citicop 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means that a person has been formally charged with a crime, generally by a grand jury.
2007-01-06 17:20:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
someone has been found guilty of a crime
2007-01-06 17:28:08 · answer #5 · answered by nickle 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋