information

Doc's CJ Glossary by Adam J. McKee
Course: Introduction 

An information is a formal accusation by a government attorney that the defendant committed a criminal offense. This is limited to misdemeanors at the federal level, but states can charge felonies in this way.

See also indictment.


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Last Modified: 06/29/2021

 

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