go to law; be a party to a lawsuit:

a person who brings a legal action

an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.

a formal proposal put to a legislature or committee

absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing, especially after due consideration of the case

formally accuse of or charge with a serious crime.

declare to be guilty of a criminal offense by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.

a setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process

a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.

apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court.

the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money

a concise statement or summary

A crime, such as murder or betrayal of one's country, that is treated so seriously that death may be considered

imprison or confine