A criminal charge is a formal accusation made by a governmental authority asserting that someone has committed a crime. BAIL is the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, on the condition that a sum of money is lodged to guarantee their appearance in court. TASE is a brand name for a type of stun gun used by law enforcement to incapacitate a suspect. RAP is a slang term for a criminal charge or conviction. An INDICTMENT is a formal accusation made by a grand jury alleging that a person has committed a crime.