does indictment == arrest and arraignment ?

Matariki

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Wed Oct-26-05 12:09 PM
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does indictment == arrest and arraignment ?

fingerprinting and mugshots?

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napi21

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Wed Oct-26-05 12:12 PM
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1. No. An Indictment means the GJ believed there was enough

evidence to believe people are guilty of their charge. Next is hearings, then either convictions or acquittals

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Stephanie

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Wed Oct-26-05 12:13 PM
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4. Hearings, not trials?

and what's the difference? thanks in advance

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longship

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Wed Oct-26-05 12:14 PM
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5. This isn't correct. Indictment ==> arraignment.

Edited on Wed Oct-26-05 12:15 PM by longship

That means mugged and fingerprinted.

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shraby

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Wed Oct-26-05 12:12 PM
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2. If I remember right, they are supposed to

be arraigned within 7 days after indictment.

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skids

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Wed Oct-26-05 12:12 PM
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3. From a GJ -- usually.

...as long as the charges are criminal. And GJs generally don't deal in civil charges.

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Matariki

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Wed Oct-26-05 12:16 PM
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6. thanks all.

although i think that's about 3 different answers.

Tom Delay got arrested and arraigned after his indictment, correct?

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Clark2008

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Wed Oct-26-05 12:18 PM
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7. He got arrested because he didn't turn himself in

after the indictment for booking and an arraignment.

All an arraignment is, is the formal reading by a judge to the defendant of the charges against him or her and what those mean.

There is an arraignment after an indictment, but not, necessarily and arrest - although there can be.

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Matariki

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Wed Oct-26-05 12:21 PM
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9. thanks, that clarifies it.

and the fingerprinting? was that also because he didn't turn himself in? or is that part of the arraignment?

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vademocrat

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Wed Oct-26-05 12:20 PM
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8. Yes - here's a link to wikipedia for more info...

"A grand jury is a type of common law jury; responsible for investigating alleged crimes, examining evidence, and issuing indictments if they believe that there is enough evidence for a trial to proceed."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_jury

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napi21

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Wed Oct-26-05 12:23 PM
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10. I found this info through a google search. Helps explain a little.

Will agents arrest me at home or at my business when an indictment is returned?

If you are underrepresented, they usually will. However, in most white-collar cases, if you retain counsel federal prosecutors will allow you to self-surrender. This means that shortly after the indictment is returned, you and your attorney will be expected to appear before a federal magistrate. The magistrate will then make a determination as to whether you are released on bond pending the outcome of the case or whether you must remain in custody.

http://www.gottrouble.com/legal/criminal/white_collar/targetfaqs.html

There's a good bit on info there.

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lutefisk

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Wed Oct-26-05 12:30 PM
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11. I'm just curious to see if they will smile for their mug shots

It's a tough call for the handlers. If they all smile, they'll look like fascist circus clowns. If they don't smile, the mug shots will most certainly be used in campaign ads.

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