Question

What is needed before a citizen can be put on trial for a serious federal crime?

Answer 1

Answer:

What is needed before a citizen can be put on trial for a serious federal crime?

• an indictment.

Explanation:

We call indictment to the imputation of someone for a crime, a fault or a fault. It is done in writing and must clearly, precisely and circumstantially contain the facts for which the defendant's participation is attributed.

Important steps in the federal criminal process:

• Investigation
• Charging
• Initial Hearing/Arraignment
• Discovery
• Plea Bargaining
• Preliminary Hearing
• Pre-Trial Motions
• Trial
• Post-Trial Motions
• Sentencing
• Appeal

Answer 2

An indictment is needed.