What does it mean in American law to be indicted? Does it mean these people can still walk free and campaign for Trump and repeat the lies? Does this have any affect on a campaign that doesn't...
What does it mean in American law to be indicted? Does it mean these people can still walk free and campaign for Trump and repeat the lies? Does this have any affect on a campaign that doesn't live in reality anyway?
It means they have been charged with crimes and will either take a plea deal in exchange for testimony against others, or will go to trial. Whether they walk free before and during trial depends...
It means they have been charged with crimes and will either take a plea deal in exchange for testimony against others, or will go to trial.
Whether they walk free before and during trial depends on bail set by the court.
Legally it's just kind of an "FYI, we believe you did this, and we're going to charge you with it as soon as we're sure we have our evidence ducks in a row"
Legally it's just kind of an "FYI, we believe you did this, and we're going to charge you with it as soon as we're sure we have our evidence ducks in a row"
When a person is indicted, they are given formal notice that it is believed that they committed a crime. The indictment contains the basic information that informs the person of the charges against them.
I am not a legal professional, but I believe that's correct. An indictment is an official charge from a grand jury. Meaning that unless the prosecution withdraws the case or a plea deal is made...
I am not a legal professional, but I believe that's correct.
An indictment is an official charge from a grand jury. Meaning that unless the prosecution withdraws the case or a plea deal is made (or an appellate court interferes), there will be a criminal trial.
What does it mean in American law to be indicted? Does it mean these people can still walk free and campaign for Trump and repeat the lies? Does this have any affect on a campaign that doesn't live in reality anyway?
It means they have been charged with crimes and will either take a plea deal in exchange for testimony against others, or will go to trial.
Whether they walk free before and during trial depends on bail set by the court.
Legally it's just kind of an "FYI, we believe you did this, and we're going to charge you with it as soon as we're sure we have our evidence ducks in a row"
Unless I misunderstood, your quote says that there are already charges.
I am not a legal professional, but I believe that's correct.
An indictment is an official charge from a grand jury. Meaning that unless the prosecution withdraws the case or a plea deal is made (or an appellate court interferes), there will be a criminal trial.