criminal
Example Sentences
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In a court filing for an expedited appeal, the rap mogul's attorney argued that he was improperly sentenced, and that the conduct that resulted in his conviction was not criminal in nature.
From BBC
“The criminal investigation of the chant was never warranted in the first place,” they wrote.
From Salon
“The most important thing in criminal cases is to have the clients get immediate treatment, and be able to cooperate in his defense, which will not happen while he’s in jail,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
They added: "We understand how difficult this situation is for the landowner. It is unacceptable that criminals are damaging their property to dump waste."
From BBC
But experts say fear persists, which has been worsened by widespread media reports and a blockbuster movie about internet scam networks run by criminal groups across the region.
From Barron's
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