Criminal Law/Procedure

Question 1

Define indictment.

Answer 1

It is a document written by the prosecution but signed by a grand jury foreperson after vote of a grand jury.

Capital offenses MUST be charged by indictment.

ALL crimes may be charged by indictment.

Question 2

Define an information and how it works.

Answer 2

Charge written by the prosecution.

Question 3

Define the Williams’ Rule.

Answer 3

It allows similar facts, evidence of other crimes, wrongs, or acts when relevant to prove a material fact in issue.