chargedindicted

Chargedindicted is a term that appears to be a portmanteau of "charged" and "indicted." In the legal system, a charge is an accusation that a person has committed a crime. An indictment is a formal accusation by a grand jury that there is enough evidence to bring a person to trial for a serious crime. Therefore, "chargedindicted" could conceptually refer to a situation where an individual has been both formally accused of a crime and subsequently indicted by a grand jury.

The process typically begins with a charge, which can be brought by law enforcement or a prosecutor. If the charge involves a felony, a grand jury may then be convened. The grand jury hears evidence presented by the prosecution and determines whether probable cause exists to believe that a crime was committed and that the accused committed it. If the grand jury finds probable cause, they issue an indictment, which formally charges the individual and allows the case to proceed to trial.

The term "chargedindicted" is not a standard legal term but rather a descriptive phrase. It succinctly conveys the progression from an initial accusation to a formal, prosecutorial decision to proceed with a criminal case following a grand jury's review. Understanding the distinction and relationship between being charged and being indicted is fundamental to comprehending criminal justice procedures.