This week, Houston County grand jurors indicted six murder suspects in unrelated cases.
Six people are all facing murder charges, some from as far back as 2022. Now, they're all one step closer to trial.When authorities charge a suspect, they have been accused and arrested for a crime.Grand jurors who hear evidence presented by prosecutors decide whether there is enough evidence to believe that the defendant may have committed the crime. A majority must vote for indictment.
Indictments contain basic information telling the suspect of the charge against them; however, they still have yet to be found guilty.After indictment, the case heads to a formal arraignment followed by a trial. Sometimes, defendants plead guilty, especially when offered a plea bargain incentive. Absent a guilty plea, the case goes to trial before a 12-member jury.
Those jurors will rule guilty or not guilty by a unanimous vote. If jurors can’t agree, the judge will declare a mistrial. Prosecutors would then decide whether to continue their pursuit of the case.
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