How is it they can make a arrest without knowing the person even committed it?
April Walters
It is often said in the hallways of the courthouse, "the prosecution can indict a ham sandwich".
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It is often said in the hallways of the courthouse, "the prosecution can indict a ham sandwich". Getting the alleged offender arrested is easy, the hard part is proving it in open court - especially if the defendant is innocent.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: July 17,2016
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Last reviewed July 2016.