Legal Question in Criminal Law in Mississippi

Legal Protocal

What is legal protocol for bounding someone over to a Grand Jury? Do you have to have an arrest previous to a conviction? Can the prosecution set a bond hearing with out an arrest, or even the reading of the miranda rights?

I have a nephew that was involved in a case that I feel might have been improperly handled, and any information that I can possible attain that will benefit will be appreciated. I have ill feelings that the Judge and the Prosecution (the local d.a.) may not have followed legal protocol. Thanks for any response.


Asked on 2/16/05, 10:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Chad Moody

Re: Legal Protocal

most state cases are charged by Information rather than Indictment, meaning that no Grand jury is necessary. The prosecutor just files the charges. People are often held for a period of time awaiting a bond hearing before having bond set. I'm happy to visit with you more about it over the phone because I talk faster than I type. My # is (405)231-4343

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Answered on 2/21/05, 10:16 am


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