Indictments
/ɪnˈdaɪtmənts/
Definitions
- (n.) Formal written statements charging a person with a crime, issued by a grand jury or prosecutor.
The grand jury handed down indictments against the accused for fraud.
Forms
- indictment
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Commentary
Indictments must allege facts sufficient to establish probable cause; clarity in drafting prevents dismissal.
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