Criminal litigation involves legal proceedings related to criminal offenses. In this process, the government, acting as the prosecutor, brings charges against an individual or entity accused of committing a crime. The accused, known as the defendant, undergoes a series of legal proceedings, including arraignment, pretrial motions, discovery, and, if necessary, a trial.
The objective of criminal litigation is to determine the guilt or innocence of the accused and, if convicted, to impose penalties such as fines, probation, or incarceration.
The legal standards and procedures in criminal litigation are distinct from those in civil cases, emphasizing the protection of individual rights and due process.
