Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia
what charges must go before grand jury to be indicted?
Asked on 8/29/11, 6:36 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Glen Ashman
Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney
Every charge has to go to a grand jury to be indicted, since only a grand jury does indictments.
I am guessing that what you meant to ask and did not is must all criminal cases be indicted? The answer is no.
Misdemeanors are charged by accusation and not indictment in most cases. And even with a felony, a defendant in some cases may waive indictment.
Answered on 8/29/11, 6:42 am
Lawrence Lewis
Lawrence Lewis, P.C.
Too many to name, primarily more serious involving victims: aggravated assault, burglary, traffickign cocaine, murder, kidnapping, etc. See website for other info: www.lawrencelewispc.com
Good luck
Answered on 8/29/11, 8:59 am
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