magistrate

Example Sentences

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Italy therefore becomes the first and, to date, only foreign country to be granted mutual legal assistance in the investigation, meaning its investigative magistrates will be given access to evidence.

From Barron's

But a magistrate judge who reviewed the evidence presented by the justice department approved charges for only three of those involved, excluding Lemon.

From BBC

Attorney General Pam Bondi was enraged by the magistrate’s earlier decision not to sign off on the complaint charging Lemon, and Justice Department officials made clear they would try again.

From The Wall Street Journal

U.S. magistrate judge Catherine Salinas signed the warrant, which is under seal, at 2:31 p.m.

From Barron's

The MoJ has estimated that just under half of trials currently put before a jury could instead by heard by magistrates or a judge sitting alone.

From BBC