Criminal Trial
/ˈkrɪmɪnəl ˈtraɪəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal judicial examination to determine the guilt or innocence of a person accused of a crime.
The criminal trial lasted three weeks before the jury delivered its verdict.
Forms
- criminal trials
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Commentary
A criminal trial specifically involves charges brought by the state and follows procedural safeguards distinct from civil trials.
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