convict

Example Sentences

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The United States has previously convicted at least two Libyans for involvement in the Benghazi attack.

From Barron's

In 1987, Goetz was acquitted of all violent charges and convicted of only a minor gun charge, for which he served eight months in prison.

From The Wall Street Journal

At a time when you could still be tried and convicted of witchcraft, such aspersions could be lethal.

From The Wall Street Journal

The process involves the Legal Services Agency, which is part of the department, going to court in an attempt to "recover the cost of legal aid incurred" in defending people who are subsequently convicted.

From BBC

However, a jury at Lincoln Crown Court convicted him following a trial.

From BBC