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> the jury decided there is not enough evidence to indict. I think you mean "convict," not "indict." An indictment, decided by a grand jury in the United Stat
by csense 13y ago
> the jury decided there is not enough evidence to indict.
I think you mean "convict," not "indict." An indictment, decided by a grand jury in the United States, is basically an accusation, and it happens before a trial. A conviction is what happens with a trial jury or petit jury.
[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indict#United_States http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indict#United_States
- hristov 13y agoYou are right. I know the distinction but for some reason I thought this was a grand jury.