criminal court
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of criminal court
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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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
"Renault Group will defend its innocence, as well as the professionalism and ethics of its 100,000 employees, before the criminal court," the company said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 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
With the criminal court proceedings over, Levi told her brother River how she had hoped for a fresh start but then realised everything she felt was "still there" and "nothing had changed".
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 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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