The verb "convict" refers to the act of finding someone guilty of a crime by a court of law. It involves a formal declaration that a person has committed an offense after a legal trial or judicial process where evidence is presented and evaluated. The term originates from the Latin word "convictus," which means to prove or demonstrate. Convict is commonly used in legal contexts and is a critical part of the justice system, signifying the conclusion of a case with a verdict against the accused individual.
The jury decided to convict the man based on the overwhelming evidence presented in court.
Despite her pleas of innocence, she was convicted and sentenced to ten years in prison.
The evidence was insufficient to convict her of the crime, so she was acquitted.
He was convicted on multiple charges including theft and fraud.
After hours of deliberation, the jury convicted the defendant of manslaughter.
The lawyer argued vehemently to prevent his client from being convicted.
She feared that her past would convict her in the court of public opinion before her trial even began.
Without a reliable alibi, it was easy for the prosecution to convict him.
The judge convicted the corrupt politician for embezzlement and abuse of power.
Many activists are working to help wrongly convicted individuals get their cases re-evaluated.
I convict the criminal.
You convict the offender.
He convicts the accused.
She convicts the suspect.
It convicts the perpetrator in a judicial process.
We convict the guilty party.
They convict the defendant.
I convicted him last year.
You convicted her yesterday.
He convicted them last month.
She convicted the felon.
It convicted the accused during the last session.
We convicted the criminal swiftly.
They convicted the wrong person.
I will convict the criminal tomorrow.
You will convict the defendant next week.
He will convict the accused next month.
She will convict the wrongdoer.
It will convict the suspect in due course.
We will convict the guilty party soon.
They will convict someone by the end of the trial.
I have convicted several criminals this year.
You have convicted many offenders.
He has convicted a number of wrongdoers.
She has convicted a few suspects.
It has convicted various accused individuals.
We have convicted countless criminals.
They have convicted numerous defendants.
I had convicted the criminal before the evidence was lost.
You had convicted the offender before the appeal.
He had convicted the suspect before the new law was passed.
She had convicted the accused before the case closed.
It had convicted the defendant before the session ended.
We had convicted the felon before the discovery of new evidence.
They had convicted the wrong person before realizing the mistake.
I will have convicted the criminal by tomorrow.
You will have convicted the offender by next week.
He will have convicted the suspect by the end of the month.
She will have convicted the accused by the time the trial concludes.
It will have convicted the defendant by the year's end.
We will have convicted many criminals by the end of our term.
They will have convicted several wrongdoers by the next hearing.
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