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In this informative video, Washington Defense Attorney Ryan Witt describes the differences between a charge, charging, charges and charging documents.

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Here’s a simple explanation of the difference between a criminal "charge" (noun) and the prosecutor’s process of criminal charging (verb):

Criminal Charge (Noun):

A charge is the formal accusation that someone has committed a crime.
It is a specific offense, like DUI, theft, or assault, written in legal terms and based on laws.

Once charged, the accused person must respond to the allegations in court.
Example: "John is facing a criminal charge of burglary."

Criminal Charging (Verb):

The process of charging is the action the prosecutor takes to decide whether to formally accuse someone of a crime.

After reviewing evidence provided by police, the prosecutor determines if there’s enough proof to bring a formal charge in court.

This process involves evaluating the facts, the law, and whether a conviction is likely.

Example: "The prosecutor is charging Sarah with assault based on the evidence collected by the police."

Key Difference

A criminal charge is the end result (the accusation).

The charging process is the legal step the prosecutor takes to create that formal accusation.

Hopefully this has been helpful in helping understand this one word that is used in so many different ways!
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