Which of the following describes an indictment?
a) the reasonable belief that a crime has been committed and that a particular suspect is the likely perpetrator of that crime
b) an administrative procedure in which law enforcement personnel document a suspect's arrest
c) a judicial proceeding at which a suspect is formally charged with a crime and asked to enter a plea
d) a formal accusation charging an individual with the commission of a crime
e) a plea indicating a defendant's decision not to contest a criminal charge
Answer: D
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a. governmental unit b. public interest c. business or economic d. think tank
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false
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