The word ‘indictment’ seems to hold a heavy connotation. However, it merely is a formal, written statement accusing a person of committing a particular crime (1). It doesn’t mean that person is guilty; it doesn’t provide a punishment; it’s just an official accusation (1). The process begins when the person “is arrested or cited for a criminal infraction,” then the documents of the arrest are sent to government prosecutors, who are “elected public officials” (1). The prosecutor reviews all the information on the suspect and the arrest, and decides what charges are to be filed (1). If a felony, which contains the most serious crimes, is going to be filed, the prosecutor will have to present evidence to a grand jury (1). A grand jury, six to twelve
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Rick Perry, Texas Governor at that time, declares that he will veto state funding to the Public Integrity Unit, which is supervised by Rosemary Lehmberg, unless she resigns (Rauf). Ultimately he does veto the funding, landing himself in the trouble he has been facing. In August of 2014, he is indicted on two felony charges: abuse of official capacity (abuse of power) and coercion of a public servant (Rauf). The legal or justice process is a long one, Perry’s trouble started in 2013 and he is still in the midst of it. He did experience some victory in July of 2015 when the 3rd Court of Appeals dismissed one of his felony charges, coercion of a public servant (Rauf). After the 3rd Court decision, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals was asked to reinstate the coercion count; the charge has not been reinstated (Rauf). In November 2015, arguments began at the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on whether to dismiss his other felony count as well (Rauf). He is well-equipped for it though, with a team of lawyers. However, whether he wins his appeal or not, Perry has still lost. His legal bill has hit $2.5 million, most of which was taken out of his campaign account (Rauf). He has also lost his dream of the 2016 presidential
Rick Perry, Texas Governor at that time, declares that he will veto state funding to the Public Integrity Unit, which is supervised by Rosemary Lehmberg, unless she resigns (Rauf). Ultimately he does veto the funding, landing himself in the trouble he has been facing. In August of 2014, he is indicted on two felony charges: abuse of official capacity (abuse of power) and coercion of a public servant (Rauf). The legal or justice process is a long one, Perry’s trouble started in 2013 and he is still in the midst of it. He did experience some victory in July of 2015 when the 3rd Court of Appeals dismissed one of his felony charges, coercion of a public servant (Rauf). After the 3rd Court decision, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals was asked to reinstate the coercion count; the charge has not been reinstated (Rauf). In November 2015, arguments began at the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on whether to dismiss his other felony count as well (Rauf). He is well-equipped for it though, with a team of lawyers. However, whether he wins his appeal or not, Perry has still lost. His legal bill has hit $2.5 million, most of which was taken out of his campaign account (Rauf). He has also lost his dream of the 2016 presidential