criminal court
noun
: a court that has jurisdiction to try and punish offenders against criminal law
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Last year, the 35-year-old was found guilty in criminal court of assault and harassment relating to an incident with Jabbari.
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Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 Nov. 2024
He was arraigned Wednesday in criminal court in Central Islip and ordered to stay away from the victim by Judge Bernard Cheng.
—Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 13 Nov. 2024
She’s drawn some of the most difficult assignments, including criminal court and domestic relations.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2024
Weinstein appeared briefly in Manhattan criminal court on Friday where the parties addressed evidentiary matters.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 19 July 2024
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Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 Nov. 2024
He was arraigned Wednesday in criminal court in Central Islip and ordered to stay away from the victim by Judge Bernard Cheng.
—Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 13 Nov. 2024
She’s drawn some of the most difficult assignments, including criminal court and domestic relations.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2024
Weinstein appeared briefly in Manhattan criminal court on Friday where the parties addressed evidentiary matters.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 19 July 2024
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“Criminal court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/criminal%20court. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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