Prosecution
101pending prosecution — See pendency of criminal prosecution …
102quashing prosecution — See quashing criminal prosecution …
103Crown Prosecution Service — noun The independent prosecuting body in England and Wales which decides whether cases brought by the police should be tried in the courts • • • Main Entry: ↑crown …
104malicious prosecution — noun A common law intentional tort which arises from a party (1) intentionally and maliciously instituting or pursuing (or causing to be instituted or pursued) a legal action (civil or criminal) that is (2) brought without probable cause and (3)… …
105Crown Prosecution Service — Crown Pro|se|cu|tion Ser|vice, the the CPS the government organization in England and Wales which is responsible for bringing legal charges against criminals …
106witness for the prosecution — one who testifies for the prosecuting counsel …
107Witness for the Prosecution — Voir Témoin à charge …
108the Crown Prosecution Service — UK / US noun legal the official organization in England and Wales that decides whether the police have found enough evidence to have a court case against someone …
109commencement of prosecution — See commence …
110criminal prosecution — An action or proceeding instituted in a proper court on behalf of the public, for the purpose of securing the conviction and punishment of one accused of crime. A proceeding instituted by the state to obtain punishment against the person charged… …