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What is a charge in law?
The new unit issued 114 charges in July. In legal terms, a charge means formally accusing someone of committing a crime. This happens after an arrest, when the police believe there's enough evidence to proceed with a prosecution. It's a key step in the criminal justice process, leading towards a court appearance.
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