QUESTION
Am I "under indictment" if I was arrested, bonded from jail, and haven't gone to court yet?
Asked on May 08th, 2014 on Drug Crimes - Texas
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If someone was arrested for intent to sell a controlled substance to an undercover officer and bonded out of jail but hasn't gone to court yet for trial, is that considered being "under indictment"?
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No. You've been charged with a felony offense. The State has 90 days to present their case to a Grand Jury. Once the Grand Jury "True Bills" the case (and they likely will) you will then be "under an indictment."
Answered on May 15th, 2014 at 3:40 PM