Respuesta :

an indictment is needed.

Answer:

What is needed before a citizen can be put on trial for a serious federal crime?

  • an indictment.

Explanation:

We call indictment to the imputation of someone for a crime, a fault or a fault. It is done in writing and must clearly, precisely and circumstantially contain the facts for which the defendant's participation is attributed.

Important steps in the federal criminal process:

  • Investigation
  • Charging
  • Initial Hearing/Arraignment
  • Discovery
  • Plea Bargaining
  • Preliminary Hearing
  • Pre-Trial Motions
  • Trial
  • Post-Trial Motions
  • Sentencing
  • Appeal