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What must the government do before a defendant stands trial for more serious crimes?
Responses
A they must be indictedthey must be indicted
B they must hire a lawyerthey must hire a lawyer
C they must be subpoenaed they must be subpoenaed
D they must file a petition with the courtthey must file a petition with the court
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A — they must be indicted.
The Fifth Amendment requires a grand jury indictment (for capital or otherwise infamous crimes) before a federal defendant can be tried, unless the defendant waives that right.
The Fifth Amendment requires a grand jury indictment (for capital or otherwise infamous crimes) before a federal defendant can be tried, unless the defendant waives that right.
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