swahili [noun]

Tuhuma za jinai

Maana (Definition)

Formal accusations filed by state prosecution alleging that an accused committed a felony.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

criminal charges / formal legal indictment

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

criminal charges

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Legal Terminology

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mtuhumiwa alisomewa tuhuma za jinai mbele ya hakimu mkuu."

Translation: The suspect was read the criminal charges before the principal magistrate.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Hatia ya jinai Adabu ya mahakama Tii sheria bila shuruti