WHAT AN INDICTMENT MEANS: WILL YOU GO TO JAIL?

What an Indictment Means: Will You Go to Jail?

An indictment is a formal accusation that someone has committed a significant crime. It's issued by a grand jury after they review the evidence and determine if there's enough basis to bring charges. While an indictment is a grave matter, it doesn't automatically mean that the accused will go to jail. A trial follows an indictment where both sides

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