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A quick definition of information:

Information: Information is a way of telling someone that they did something wrong and they have to go to court. It's like a formal accusation that a lawyer or police officer makes. They have to give it to the person who is accused of doing something wrong when they go to court. If the accusation is serious, there has to be a special meeting where the lawyer has to show the judge that there is enough evidence to prove that the person did something wrong. Information can also be used in other types of cases where someone broke the law. There are rules that say how information can be used in court.

A more thorough explanation:

Information is a formal accusation or charge that starts criminal proceedings in court. It is a way of communicating knowledge about a supposed crime. The prosecuting attorney or law officer files the information, which states the alleged crimes and must be given to the accused person at their first court appearance.

If the charges are serious, like a felony, there must be a preliminary hearing where the prosecution presents evidence to convince the judge that the defendant likely committed the crimes.

Information can be used in place of an indictment by a grand jury in some criminal cases. It can also be used in civil cases to mandate penalties or forfeitures for legal violations.

John is accused of stealing a car. The prosecuting attorney files an information that states the charge of grand theft auto. At John's first court appearance, he is given a copy of the information. Later, there will be a trial to determine if John is guilty of the crime.

In another example, a company is accused of violating environmental regulations. The government files an information that states the charges. The company must then defend itself in court and may face penalties if found guilty.

These examples illustrate how information is a formal accusation that starts legal proceedings. It communicates knowledge about alleged crimes or legal violations and initiates the process of determining guilt or innocence.

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@Thersh: Harvard made sense, and I agree with Duke and Michigan
[] ararara
15:38
@combativecitygirl: good rule of thumb for all of us is to focus on what you can learn during the interview. An interview is a two-way street.
15:38
@taygoestolawschool: I think a lot of schools in the T14 are obviously excellent so in an ideal world where i have my pick of the litter I would like to go somewhere where I can also be happy. (I also think I simply do not stand a chance at YLS or SLS so i haven't even romanticized them)
[] ararara
15:39
@thersh I haven’t clicked your profile but you should for sure apply you’re amazing
PeterK123
15:39
im worried to check status checkers bc i feel like the school is watching lol
15:39
I did :)
PeterK123
15:39
and they will think im crazy if i check like 10 times a day
[] ararara
15:39
Great! Bet you’ll attend both somehow LFG!
Me asking their top choices wasn't indicating they shouldn't apply its just on their profile as their top and I was curious lol
[] ararara
15:40
There was someone like that at my work who went to mit, Stanford and Harvard
[] ararara
15:40
I’m thinking, take it easy
15:40
I didn't think it was rude in any way
@Thersh: okay good
What's the difference between received and complete? If it says my application is complete on the LSAC site under completed applications does that mean its complete?
15:41
anyone else get an a&m date change today
@PeterK123: I am thinking the same thing about status checkers lol
PeterK123
15:43
literally
15:43
I think received is that the school has literally received an application from LSAC, complete is the school going through and making sure you filled out every question and certain supplements i.e. if you marked a C&F issue but didn't fill out an addendum explaining why you would be received but incomplete.
15:43
(I am just another applicant and dont really know though)
@LushBison: i am still on 11/21. If we are talking texas A&M
PeterK123
15:45
realistically, how often do you guys check status checkers per day per school?
PeterK123
15:45
more than 5?
once twice or not at all personally
Like once a day for the ones I know could update
depends on if there is movement noted by other people
PeterK123
15:46
fair enough
haven't checked Columbias in a month, for instance
yeah agree with randomized
15:46
@ProductiveRedundantCoral: I'm on 11/7 in review but the status checker look different & my header says "thank you for your continued interest..." lmao not sure if thats good or bad
@Thersh: that's what I thought as well so was just trying to pinpoint when exactly my app went complete date-wise for some of these apps lol
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