Charge / Count: An individual claim by prosecutors that a specific law was broken at a specific time.
Indictment: The formal written document issued by a grand jury listing all the official charges against a person.
Falsifying Business Records: Creating fake or misleading receipts, checks, or ledger entries in company paperwork.
Willful Retention: Intentionally holding onto official government or national defense documents after being asked to return them.
Obstruction of Justice: Trying to hide evidence, destroy records, or mislead investigators during an official inquiry.
Dismissed Without Prejudice: Charges are dropped for now, but prosecutors technically retain the legal right to bring them back later if laws permit.