Missouri Laws 545.130 – Different degrees of same offense may be incorporated
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Terms Used In Missouri Laws 545.130
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
When, by law, an offense comprises different degrees, an indictment may contain counts for the different degrees of the same offense, or for any of such degrees.