criminal procedure

Definition of "criminal procedure"
  1. A series of legal rules dictating the process for investigating, prosecuting, trying, and punishing individuals who break criminal laws
How to use "criminal procedure" in a sentence
  1. The law student spent a semester studying criminal procedure.
  2. The attorney followed the criminal procedure to ensure a fair trial.
  3. Proper understanding of criminal procedure is crucial in criminal justice.
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