In U.S. federal criminal practice, a grand jury can decline to indict on a felony charge, after which prosecutors may pursue a reduced misdemeanor charge.
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Describes a prosecutorial and grand jury decision point in the federal criminal process.
In the U.S. federal criminal system, a grand jury can decline to indict on a felony charge, after which prosecutors may still file misdemeanor charges in court.
November 06, 2025
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Describes prosecutorial options following a grand jury decision.
U.S. federal criminal charges can include counts such as wire fraud, embezzlement, and tax evasion.
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Examples of criminal offenses that are commonly charged in federal prosecutions.