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criminal case, criminal matter
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Def: a proceeding to find out the circumstances of the alleged offence
Example: A criminal case begins after a person is arrested for committing a crime.
If the penalty can result in jail time, it's a criminal matter.
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launch a criminal case
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close a criminal case
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reopen a criminal case
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finish a criminal case
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