Definitions for "Indictable offence"
Keywords:  offence, triable, jury, murder, serious
is an offence that is considered more serious than a summary offence and usually carries a more serious penalty. It includes such crimes as murder, robbery, and assault. Sentences are usually served in a federal institution.
a more serious offence. The maximum penalties for indictable offences are greater than those for a summary offence. The court procedures are also different.
a crime that is considered more serious than a summary offence and has a higher penalty
Keywords:  guilty, punished, action, law, charged
An action by an individual for which he or she can be charged under the law and punished if found guilty.