Respuesta :
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