An accusation against a criminal defendant rendered by a grand jury on the basis of evidence is called ____________.

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An indictment is a formal accusation against a criminal defendant that is rendered by a grand jury on the basis of evidence. This indictment charges the defendant with one or more criminal offenses and leads to a trial. An information is a similar document, but it is issued by a prosecutor instead of a grand jury. A conviction is a finding of guilt by a judge or jury, while an acquittal is a finding of not guilty.

An Accusation Against a Criminal Defendant Rendered by a Grand