It depends on the context. It would be hypocrisy to be sure and perhaps psychological projection. If the crime is assault, then the term is "assault on assault," and most jurisdictions won't prosecute that, just the first assault charge to be filed.
A culprit is someone who is guilty of a crime, or other misdeed.
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.... is called a law abiding citizen.
Aquitted is a pronouncement of "not guilty." Not guilty is not innocent.
Someone can be framed for drug possession by planting drugs on their person or in their belongings without their knowledge, or by falsely accusing them of possessing drugs. This can be done by someone with malicious intent to incriminate the individual and make it appear as though they are guilty of a crime they did not commit.
The term convicted means accused, for instance if you are convicted of a murder, someone is accusing you of that murder. The proper definition is to find or prove to be guilty, to convince of error or sinfulness.
To accuse a judge of a crime is called impeachment. If an official is found guilty of a crime they can be impeached and removed from their appointment.
There is no such word. Findings such as, "not guilty,' and 'pardon' do NOT absolve someone from a crime.
Depends on the context. If you are arrested for exaggerated claims, this would refer to 'trumped up charges.' If someone falsely implicated you, you were 'framed.' If there is more than one person or organization working towards your unfair conviction, you are being 'railroaded'
1. To legally charge (someone) with an offense or crime. 2. To claim that (someone) has done something wrong.
No, "guilty" is an adjective, not a verb. It is used to describe someone who is responsible for a crime or wrongdoing.
When a jury declares that someone is guilty, it is referred to as a "guilty verdict." This decision is reached after the jury has reviewed the evidence presented during the trial and determined that the prosecution has proven the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The guilty verdict can lead to sentencing, where the judge determines the appropriate punishment for the crime.