stand trial

idiom

: to be on trial in a court of law

Examples of stand trial in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Rodriguez said Billingsley is set to stand trial first on charges related to the home invasion, and then for murder in LaPere’s killing. Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2024 Although Englund and Miles’ father disclosed her mental health status, she was ruled competent to stand trial by a judge last November. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2024 Davis' report found that Millette isn't fit to stand trial but could become competent to stand trial within a year of treatment. Killian Baarlaer, The Enquirer, 8 Aug. 2024 The former Clark County official charged with killing a veteran Las Vegas journalist is ready to stand trial next week. Ksnv-Tv News Staff, Baltimore Sun, 8 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stand trial 

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“Stand trial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stand%20trial. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.

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