lay a charge

Examples (10)

• The police decided to lay a charge of theft against the shoplifter.
• After reviewing the evidence, the prosecutor will lay a formal charge next week.
• They had enough proof to lay a charge of fraud against the company director.
• If you witness a crime, you can go to the police and ask them to lay a charge.
• A charge of assault was laid against him following the bar fight.
• The grand jury is expected to lay multiple charges in the corruption case.
• Despite the public outcry, the authorities chose not to lay any charges due to lack of evidence.
• It is a serious matter to falsely lay a charge against an innocent person.
• The victim was relieved when the police finally laid a charge against her attacker.
• Before they can lay a charge, investigators must gather sufficient evidence.