Tuesday, September 6, 2011

What charges must go before grand jury to be indicted?

Question: What charges must go before grand jury to be indicted?

Answer: Every charge has to go to a grand jury to be indicted, since only a grand jury does indictments. I am guessing that what you meant to ask and did not is must all criminal cases be indicted? The answer is no. Misdemeanors are charged by accusation and not indictment in most cases. And even with a felony, a defendant in some cases may waive indictment.

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