/krɪmɪnl tʃɑːrdʒ/ – Phrase
Definition: buộc tội đã có hành vi phạm pháp, công tố phạm tội hình sự.
A more thorough explanation: A criminal charge refers to a formal accusation made by a governmental authority asserting that an individual has committed a crime. It is the initial step in a criminal proceeding where the accused is informed of the specific offense they are alleged to have committed.
Example: The defendant is facing a criminal charge of theft in the first degree.