Criminal Liability
/ˈkrɪmɪnəl laɪəˈbɪlɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal responsibility for a crime, making the defendant subject to criminal prosecution and punishment.
The court determined his criminal liability for the theft based on the evidence presented.
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Criminal liability focuses on an offender's legal accountability under criminal law, distinct from civil liability which involves non-criminal wrongdoing.
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