[hanamizu]

even skipping the Constitutionally-required grand jury for such a case.
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While grand juries are required in Federal cases, they are not required in most states. I believe they are optional in Missouri—a prosecutor can “file an information” which takes the place of a Grand Jury indictment.

[reaganaut]

Ping to #17, Counselor.

[holden]

US Constitution, Amendment V
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury

HF