cause in court

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When officers bring probable cause in court, whether it's gun fingerprints or evidence suggesting a suspect shot someone, a judge turns to the state attorney for recommendations on bail, Koconis said.

From Fox News • Jul. 15, 2021

If John Smith picks my pocket, the cause in court is correctly entitled, 'The People versus John Smith.'

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