0
New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
indict vs convict
0 Olmert is under investigation for allegedly receiving illegal funds and bribes before becoming prime minister. The Israeli leader says the money he received was for legitimate campaign purposes and has vowed to resign if indicted. 02 br
02 br
00 Can I replace indicted with convicted? 02 br
02 br
00 Thanks! 0-
02 br
00 Can I replace indicted with convicted? 02 br
02 br
00 Thanks! 0-
Top answer
0 Indicted = accused 02 br 00 convicted = found guilty 02 br 00 so they are not quite the same 0-
- 0 Indicted = accused 02 br 00 convicted = found guilty 02 br 00 so they are not quite the same 0-
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
9 Answers
0
0 Indicted = accused 02 br
00 convicted = found guilty 02 br
00 so they are not quite the same 0-
00 convicted = found guilty 02 br
00 so they are not quite the same 0-
00
0 Hi Optilang, 02 br
02 br
00 Could you sort of explain when the act of indicting occurs in a criminal investigation? I was told it's not equal to 'being charged'. So confusing. 0-
02 br
00 Could you sort of explain when the act of indicting occurs in a criminal investigation? I was told it's not equal to 'being charged'. So confusing. 0-
00
0 According to Meriam Webster 02 br
00 Indict means to accuse or charge with a crime 02 br
00 I believe in front of a jury. I'm not sure if in the US it has the meaning of being called before a jury to explain your actions - maybe this can take place without a formal charge being made - sorry don't know much about US law procedure 02 br
02 br
00 But, clearly t
00 Indict means to accuse or charge with a crime 02 br
00 I believe in front of a jury. I'm not sure if in the US it has the meaning of being called before a jury to explain your actions - maybe this can take place without a formal charge being made - sorry don't know much about US law procedure 02 br
02 br
00 But, clearly t
00
0 There are differences among jurisdictions. My understanding is that the indictment is the list of charges, and being indicted is being charged. It's part of the case, as you say, but not part of the trial. 02 br
02 br
00 The "arraignment" is the first part of the trial. At that time the indictment is read in the presence of the accused, and he has the opportunity to enter a p
02 br
00 The "arraignment" is the first part of the trial. At that time the indictment is read in the presence of the accused, and he has the opportunity to enter a p
00
0
0 I'm starting to understand it a little better. Thanks, Optilang and Avangi. 02 br
02 br
00 Additional reference. 05 0 0240href http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indictment
02 br
00 Additional reference. 05 0 0240href http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indictment
00
0 By the way, I have no idea if the Israeli judicial system works like the one in the U.S. 02 br
02 br
00 The police arrest you, and charge you. The District Attorney will decide whether to seek indictment - the DA cannot indict. The DA presents evidence to the grand jury, who decides whether or not there is enough evidence to support an indictment. THEN the peson goes to court a
02 br
00 The police arrest you, and charge you. The District Attorney will decide whether to seek indictment - the DA cannot indict. The DA presents evidence to the grand jury, who decides whether or not there is enough evidence to support an indictment. THEN the peson goes to court a
00
0 Thanks for the overview, GG. I'm learning the judicial system a bit at a time and hopefully, I'll be familiar with it soon. 0-
00
0 Meanwhile, I will hope that you have no NEED to understand the judicial system, except to help make watching 01 i 00 Law & Order 02 i 00 or 01 i 00 CSI 02 i 00 a bit easier to understand. 0-
0
Related Questions