criminally
Example Sentences
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It was a change of argument from the defence lawyer, who during the trial focused on Clancy's mental health - urging the jury to find her not criminally responsible because of it.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
The Duxbury mother, accused of killing her three young children, argued at trial that she wasn’t criminally responsible because she was suffering from postpartum psychosis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
The measure, which passed by unanimous consent, means the matter will be referred to the US justice department, which will decide whether to criminally prosecute Black.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Insider trading cases can be brought criminally or civilly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Luce didn’t care about criminally smitten grandparents or silkworm boxes or serenading clarinets.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
