Guilty

Pro Tip 1/3

Used when someone is officially found responsible for a crime by a court.

After the trial, the jury found the defendant guilty.

Pro Tip 2/3

'Plead guilty' means accepting responsibility for a crime before the court.

The accused decided to plead guilty to get a reduced sentence.

Pro Tip 3/3

Someone can 'plead guilty' and still be innocent, often due to a plea bargain.

He wasn't the thief, but he pleaded guilty to avoid a longer trial.