convict (someone of something)

V. If someone is convicted of a crime, he is found guilty. (contrast condemn)

opp. acquit

The jury convicted him of murder (of killing his wife) and sentenced him to life imprisonment.

N. conviction

The decision upholds the second-degree murder conviction of a Los Angeles County man who was 17 at the time of the crime.

convict

N. a person found guilty of a crime and sent to prison

The escaped convict held the motorists hostage.