Legal Dictionary of Pakistan
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accusatory
adj. Accusing; having the nature of an accusation.
accusatory body.
A body, such as a grand jury, charged with the duty to hear evidence and determine whether a person should be charged with a crime.
accusatory instrument.
See CHARGING INSTRUMENT.
accusatory part.
The section of an indictment in which the offense is named.
accusatory pleading
An indictment, information, or complaint accusing a person of a crime that the government will pursue in court.
accusatory pleading.
See PLEADING (1)
accusatory procedure.
See ADVERSARY SYSTEM.
accusatory stage.
The point in a criminal proceeding when the suspect's right to counsel attaches. This occurs usu. after arrest and once interrogation begins.