criminal case
Definition
Prosecution by the State of a person or organization, for committing a public wrong considered an offense against the State. Standard of proof for crimes is higher than for civil wrongs (torts) and, for major crimes such as a murder, guilt must be established beyond a reasonable doubt (see proof beyond a reasonable doubt). Also called criminal suit.
criminal case is in the Corporate, Commercial, & General Law subject.
criminal case appears in the definitions of the following terms:
adult,
criminal law,
defendant,
trial,
proof beyond a reasonable doubt,
affirmative defense,
fine,
prima facie case,
extradition treaty,
complaint
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