indictable

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But Whitaker appeared to adopt the state’s arguments that the new act actually creates stronger defenses for discretion than an older section of state law, which requires a district attorney “to prosecute all indictable offenses.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2023

It's too obvious, too vulgar, and—- more to the point—- too indictable.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2023

“Can say as a prosecutor this would be an indictable case etc.”

From Reuters • May 22, 2023

"For so long as this is treated as a potentially indictable offence, reporters, doing important work, will be looking over their shoulders."

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2022

His principal legislative achievement while he filled that office was an Act for the consolidation of the criminal law with regard to the definition of certain indictable offences and the punishment thereof.

From Wilmot and Tilley by Hannay, James