Asked by Braelyn Delle on Jun 14, 2024
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A charge or written accusation, issued by a grand jury, that probable cause exists to believe that a named person has committed a crime is called which of the following?
A) An information
B) A citation
C) An indictment
D) A complaint
Indictment
A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime, issued by a grand jury.
Grand Jury
A group of citizens called to decide whether probable cause exists to believe that a suspect committed the crime with which he or she has been charged and thus should stand trial.
Probable Cause
A reasonable basis for believing that a crime may have been committed, which is necessary for issuing warrants and making arrests.
- Learn about the structured actions taken in the arrest, booking, and formal charge process of suspects, taking into account the idea of probable cause and the participation of grand juries.
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Learning Objectives
- Learn about the structured actions taken in the arrest, booking, and formal charge process of suspects, taking into account the idea of probable cause and the participation of grand juries.
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