criminal justice
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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"He got married, had four beautiful little girls. He talks out against gang violence" that got him caught up in the criminal justice system, Ada said.
From Barron's • Jul. 7, 2026
The charity's CEO Joanne Barnes said it is important to praise their bravery for engaging with the criminal justice process "despite the significant personal cost" it can bring.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
Despite their widespread nature in about 97 percent of cases today, plea bargains have only been around for less than a quarter of the U.S. criminal justice system’s history.
From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026
She studied criminal justice and interned in a prison.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
From that point on, he had no exposure to the criminal justice system.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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