Information refers to a formal written accusation of a crime made by a public official. District attorneys and assistant district attorneys commonly write informations.
When the information is written, the person is formally accused of committing a criminal offense, and they will have the opportunity to defend themselves in a court of law.
An information is similar to an indictment. However, indictments are made by grand juries, and informations are made by public officials.
If an individual is accused of a crime through an information, then they can hire a defense attorney to defend them in a trial. If they cannot afford a defense attorney, then one will be provided to them by the state.