"Indictments" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Indictments" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Indictments" Meaning
Indictments are formal accusations or charges presented to a grand jury, typically by a prosecutor, alleging that a person has committed a crime. The purpose of an indictment is to formally initiate a criminal proceedings against the accused, allowing the court to subsequently issue arrest warrants or summonses.
"Indictments" Examples
Indictments Examples
The prosecutor obtained a slew of indictments against the organized crime ring, promising to bring them to justice.
The government issued multiple indictments against the company for violating environmental regulations.
The grand jury delivered several indictments in the scandal, alleging conspiracy and bribery.
The court issued an indictment against the suspect, charging her with multiple counts of fraud.
The law enforcement agencies worked together to build a strong case and obtain indictments against the gang leaders.
"Indictments" Similar Words
Indictable
Indictable refers to a crime that can be prosecuted by a grand jury, which is a formal process in which a jury of citizens reviews evidence and decides whether to charge a person with a serious crime. Indictable offenses are typically more serious than non-indictable (or summary) offenses, and are punishable by imprisonment. The term "indictable" is often used interchangeably with "felony" in some legal systems.
Indicted
Indictee
In criminal law, an indictee is a person who has been formally charged with a crime and is awaiting trial.
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