{"id":279719,"date":"2024-05-31T13:49:20","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T18:49:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/?p=279719"},"modified":"2024-06-26T04:18:39","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T09:18:39","slug":"complaint-and-an-indictment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/complaint-and-an-indictment\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the difference between a Complaint and an Indictment?"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][tm_heading tag=”h5″ custom_google_font=”” text=”What is the difference between a Complaint and an Indictment?<\/mark>“][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”Both a Complaint and an indictment are documents that formally charge a person with a crime or crimes, and names them as a formal Defendant. They are known as Charging Documents”][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”A Complaint<\/mark> is a charging document that is drafted by a prosecutor and submitted to a judge for review. If a judge finds probable cause to charge the named Defendant, the Complaint is signed, filed into the Court system, and the Defendant is summoned to court via Summons or Notice. Most charges in the State of Minnesota are charged via Complaint, though the most serious offenses, such as Murder, are charged via Indictment.”][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”An Indictment<\/mark> is also a charging document, but instead of being drafted by a prosecutor alone and submitted to a judge, the charges are decided by a Grand Jury. A Grand Jury is a group of random citizens convened via Jury Duty to review evidence of crimes and decide collectively if the prosecutor has enough probable cause to charge the Defendant. Most criminal cases in Federal Court are charged via Indictment.”][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column width=”1\/12″ offset=”vc_col-lg-1″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”5\/6″ offset=”vc_col-lg-10″][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”Other examples of enhanceable offenses:”][tm_list list_style=”manual-numbered” marker_color=”secondary” columns=”xs:1;lg:1″ items=”%5B%7B%22item_number%22%3A%22%E2%80%A2%22%2C%22item_title%22%3A%22Violation%20of%20Order%20for%20Protection%22%2C%22icon_fontawesome%22%3A%22fab%20fa-accessible-icon%22%2C%22icon_simple_line%22%3A%22icon-arrow-1-circle-down%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_number%22%3A%22%E2%80%A2%22%2C%22item_title%22%3A%22DWI%2FDUI%22%2C%22icon_fontawesome%22%3A%22fab%20fa-accessible-icon%22%2C%22icon_simple_line%22%3A%22icon-arrow-1-circle-down%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_number%22%3A%22%E2%80%A2%22%2C%22item_title%22%3A%22Assault%22%2C%22icon_fontawesome%22%3A%22fab%20fa-accessible-icon%22%2C%22icon_simple_line%22%3A%22icon-arrow-1-circle-down%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_number%22%3A%22%E2%80%A2%22%2C%22item_title%22%3A%22Domestic%20Assault%22%2C%22icon_fontawesome%22%3A%22fab%20fa-accessible-icon%22%2C%22icon_simple_line%22%3A%22icon-arrow-1-circle-down%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_number%22%3A%22%E2%80%A2%22%2C%22item_title%22%3A%22Criminal%20Sexual%20Conduct%22%2C%22icon_fontawesome%22%3A%22fab%20fa-accessible-icon%22%2C%22icon_simple_line%22%3A%22icon-arrow-1-circle-down%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_number%22%3A%22%E2%80%A2%22%2C%22item_title%22%3A%22Interference%20with%20a%20911%20Call%22%2C%22icon_fontawesome%22%3A%22fab%20fa-accessible-icon%22%2C%22icon_simple_line%22%3A%22icon-arrow-1-circle-down%22%7D%5D”][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][tm_accordion multi_open=”1″ items=”%5B%7B%22title%22%3A%22Speeding%20tickets%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Public%20nuisance%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Parking%20tickets%22%7D%5D”][vc_column_text]Predatory registration<\/a> is not automatically required if a defendant is convicted of Fifth Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct unless they are convicted of a Felony under the relevant statutory provisions. \u00a0If you want to read the MN Statute outlining this offense, you can review it here<\/strong><\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=”lg:100″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” background_color=”secondary”][vc_column][tm_spacer size=”lg:60″][tm_heading custom_google_font=”” google_fonts=”font_family:Poppins%3A300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” font_weight=”700″ align=”center” text_color=”custom” custom_text_color=”#f9ea01″ text=”RELATED” font_size=”lg:14″ letter_spacing=”1px”][tm_spacer size=”lg:30″][tm_blog style=”carousel” gutter=”” el_class=”.catblogslide” carousel_nav=”1″ carousel_gutter=”30″ number=”11″ pagination=”infinite” pagination_align=”center” taxonomies=”category:sex-crimes” carousel_items_display=”xs:1;sm:2;md:3;lg:3″ carousel_auto_play=”10000″][tm_spacer size=”lg:60″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][tm_spacer size=”lg:60″][tm_heading tag=”h4″ custom_google_font=”” text=”Do I need a lawyer if I\u2019m charged with a sex crime?”][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][vc_column_text]YES!<\/strong> Accusations of criminal sexual conduct<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0can have immediate consequences, such as the separation of family members or the loss of employment. Convictions for the same can have far reaching collateral consequences for the rest of a person\u2019s life, including loss of housing or licensures, social isolation, and financial hardship. To adequately defend these charges, a defendant needs a lawyer with experience.<\/p>\n

When Catherine represents people charged with sex crimes, she talks to them about what happened from their perspective and puts together a defense strategy that often involves talking to witnesses, gathering social media evidence, and making special motions in court.<\/p>\n

She understands that accusations of rape, solicitation, or any other sex crime can ruin someone\u2019s life and she\u2019s committed to helping people fight the charges. She has won serious criminal sexual conduct trials, gotten charges dismissed, and kept people out of prison.<\/p>\n

She knows how to work a case, and will help resolve the matter in the best interests of the client. Not every case ends up in trial, and Catherine is just as committed to negotiating a resolution that works for the client as she is to winning in front of a jury. Every situation is different and requires a unique approach. She will customize a defense that works for every client.<\/p>\n

Catherine is an experienced criminal defense lawyer that defends against all criminal sexual conduct<\/a>, solicitation<\/a><\/strong>, child pornography<\/strong><\/a>, and other sex crimes in state and federal court. If you or someone you love has been accused of a sex crime, Catherine can help. Call for a free consultation.[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][tm_spacer size=”lg:60″][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”Catherine is licensed to practice state law in the State of Minnesota.
\n<\/strong>“][tm_heading tag=”p” custom_google_font=”” text=”If you\u2019ve been charged with an offense, call Catherine, a highly rated criminal defense attorney near me. Call her today for a free consultation.<\/mark>“][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][tm_button button=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbeta7.technodreamcenter.com%2Ffeddefense%2Fcontact-2%2F|title:Contact%20Catherine%20today” align=”center” color=”custom” button_bg_color=”primary” font_color=”secondary” button_border_color=”secondary” button_bg_color_hover=”secondary” font_color_hover=”primary” button_border_color_hover=”primary”][tm_spacer size=”lg:50″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A complaint is a formal accusation made by a prosecutor, while an indictment is a formal charge issued by a grand jury.","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":280378,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[90,79,78],"tags":[302,154,299,303,301],"class_list":["post-279719","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-crimes-against-people","category-federal","category-state","tag-complaint","tag-criminal","tag-felony-search-warrant","tag-indictment","tag-offense"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/279719"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=279719"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/279719\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":280479,"href":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/279719\/revisions\/280479"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/280378"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=279719"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=279719"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/feddefense\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=279719"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}