convict

Example Sentences

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“It makes it harder for me to convict dangerous felons when … witnesses are getting deported, victims are getting deported, and the defendant or the perpetrator themselves are getting deported,” she said.

From Salon

The former PM is already in jail after he was convicted years ago in another case related to 1MDB.

From BBC

The 72-year-old faces a pivotal verdict on Friday in a second major trial on fresh charges that could land him even more jail time if convicted.

From Barron's

Slayer rules come into play whenever someone who would otherwise inherit assets from an estate is convicted of or found liable for murder, and the slayer is entitled to inherit from the victim.

From Salon

She challenged her extradition at Westminster Magistrates Court - reportedly on the basis that her sentence, if she was convicted, would break European human rights law.

From BBC