criminal court
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of criminal court
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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Spain's top criminal court opened an investigation into the events on Monday and largely based its ruling on the report, saying there was "undeniable facilitation" from Morocco.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
He moved to regulate e-bikes, and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch’s department began to issue criminal court summonses for reckless violations of traffic laws by their riders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
During Duncan’s campaign last year for New Orleans criminal court clerk, Murrill sent him a letter threatening “further action from this office” if he didn’t stop referring to himself as being exonerated.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
Rahmani also noted celebrity clients often push their defense attorneys to fight a two-pronged battle: one in criminal court, the other in the media.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Restorative justice is sometimes used in Alameda County as an alternative to criminal court for juveniles accused of felonies, a process known as diversion because the accused is diverted away from criminal court.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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