crown court

British  

noun

1. English law a court of criminal jurisdiction holding sessions in towns throughout England and Wales at which circuit judges hear and determine cases

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Example Sentences

A year later he would go on trial at Norwich Crown Court with the case against him centred around soil found in his car.

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The discovery came, Derby Crown Court heard, after Anna Podedworna, 40, of Boyer Street in Derby, contacted Derbyshire Police last year, telling them the body would be found there.

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The jury at Bristol Crown Court was sent out to consider its verdicts on Friday afternoon, following four days of evidence.

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They remain in custody ahead of a hearing at Cardiff Crown Court on Tuesday.

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When Smith and Roberts went on trial at Liverpool Crown Court, aged 21 and 20, the Grimsby baby was still missing.

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