Define: Pending Criminal Case

The meaning of “Pending Criminal Case” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Pending Criminal CaseHow is Criminal Case defined in a legal contract?

  • Criminal Case means a legal action or proceeding that involves a crime, including an examining trial. Seen in 18 SEC filings
  • Criminal Case means a case mentioned in [rule] of [chapter] of these Rules. Seen in 11 SEC filings
  • Criminal Case means a case where a person is charged with an offence that requires a mandatory court appearance according to specific rules. Seen in 5 SEC filings
  • Criminal Case means all the evidence collected in relation to the crime committed or supposed crime during the prosecution period. Seen in 4 SEC filings
  • Criminal Case means a legal proceeding in which a person charged with a public offense is accused and prosecuted for the offense. Seen in 3 SEC filings

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of criminal case' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

defined in a legal contract?

  • Pending Criminal Case means a criminal case that is ongoing and has yet to be completed through resolution of charges or discharge from the imposed sentence, including probation.
    Seen in 5 SEC filings.
  • Pending Criminal Case means a case in any criminal court, excluding family court, where judgment has yet to be entered and a misdemeanor or felony charge is ongoing.
    Seen in 1 SEC filing.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for ‘Definitions of pending criminal case’ yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

Pending Criminal Case means an ongoing legal process regarding unresolved charges or unfulfilled sentence, excluding probation.

Relevant Contract Type

Relevant Circumstances

  • Due diligence in M&A transactions
  • Pre-employment background checks
  • Ongoing evaluation of distributors, vendors, or consultants

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Pending Criminal Case means a criminal action in progress in any court, barring family courts, where judgment has yet to be given.

Relevant Contract Type

Relevant Circumstances

  • Investor due diligence
  • Compliance checks for board members

Relevant Sectors

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Pending Criminal Case means an ongoing legal process regarding unresolved charges or unfulfilled sentence, excluding probation.

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