Criminal Litigation

/ˈkrɪmɪnəl ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The process of legal proceedings involving the prosecution and defense in criminal cases.
    The law firm specializes in criminal litigation representing defendants in court.

Forms

  • criminal litigation

Commentary

Criminal litigation specifically involves disputes and adjudication under criminal law, distinct from civil litigation.

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