Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of an Indictment

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of an indictment state?

• A)A prosecutor may bypass the preliminary hearing by immediately taking a charge before a grand jury.
• B)Prosecutors may bring felony charges based on a sworn statement and then bring a charge before a preliminary hearing or a grand jury.
• C)A preliminary hearing is not required where the defendant waives the hearing and is charged with a murder or where the grand jury has issued an indictment prior to the hearing.
• D)Preliminary hearings are not bypassed and must be conducted in every civil and criminal case.

---

Definitions:

Multivariate Approach

An analytical strategy that involves the simultaneous observation and analysis of more than one outcome variable.

Bivariate Approach

An analytical method that involves the examination of two variables simultaneously to determine the empirical relationship between them.

Clinical Approach

A method in psychology that involves assessing and treating mental health disorders based on direct observation or interaction with patients.

Factor Analysis

A statistical technique that uncovers the fundamental factors or elements which account for the correlations observed among a collection of variables.