convict

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According to Boylan’s federal appeals team, the term “misconduct” permitted the jury to convict him of something less than gross negligence, contrary to the required standard.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

I play Dana Berg, a feared government prosecutor attempting to convict attorney Mickey Haller, played by Manuel Garcia-Rulfo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

The judge said hearsay evidence could be considered, but jurors should be "careful" as it had not been given under oath and should "not convict the defendant mainly in reliance on it."

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

“It makes it harder for me to convict dangerous felons when … witnesses are getting deported, victims are getting deported, and the defendant or the perpetrator themselves are getting deported,” she said.

From Salon • Dec. 26, 2025

“He lies!” said my convict, with fierce energy.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens