"Criminal court" refers to a specific type of court where legal matters involving crimes are handled. It is where a judge or jury decides if someone accused of committing a crime is guilty or innocent, and determines the appropriate punishment if they are found guilty.
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- When I first started working as a lawyer in criminal courts in 1994, «marijuana DUI» were almost unheard of. (grahamlawyerblog.com)
- These two international criminal courts have very different mandates, but both strive to bring justice to the international community. (lawnow.org)
- The timely culmination of criminal court matters is also important for witnesses, victims and their families. (criminallawoshawa.com)
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