What is CRIMINAL ACTION?

The proceeding by which a party charged with a public offense is accused and brought to trial and punishment is known as a “criminal action.” Pen. Code Cal.

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Related Legal Terms
CRIMINAL PROSECUTION, CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, CROSS-ACTION, IN CRIMINAL LAW, COMMON-LAW ACTION, REPROBATOR, ACTION OF, ACTION OR CIVIL ACTION, POSSESSORY ACTION, CRIMINAL LETTERS, CRIMINAL INTENT


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