/steɪt tʃɑːrd/ – Phrase
Definition: 1. công tố phạm tội theo luật hình sự của bang;
2. công tố của chính quyền bang.
A more thorough explanation: A “state charge” refers to a criminal charge brought against an individual by the state government, as opposed to charges brought by the federal government. State charges typically involve violations of state laws and are prosecuted in state courts.
Example: The defendant is facing a state charge of theft in connection with the incident.
