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Criminal Action |
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The procedure by which a person accused of committing a crime is charged, brought to trial, and judged. The main part of a criminal action is the trial in which the innocence or guilt of the accused is determined. If the defendant is not found guilty, he or she will be acquitted of the charges. If the defendant is found to be guilty, a suitable punishment, such as a fine, imprisonment, or even a death sentence, will be imposed depending upon the punishment provided in the statute under which he or she was prosecuted. |
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In the recent review of the DCFS' payroll and overtime system, auditors noted at least one instance that is being investigated as a possible criminal action. A letter from the Securities and Exchange Commission agreeing that the commission will take no civil or criminal action against a party, regarding a specific activity. I strongly suggest that the people involved file civil suit, and also find a way, if possible, to bring criminal action. |
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