[put] {sb} on trial

to bring someone to a court of law to determine if they are guilty of a crime

The prosecution decided to put the suspect on trial for the robbery that occurred last month.
The judge scheduled a date to put the defendant on trial for the alleged fraud charges.
It is the responsibility of the legal system to put individuals on trial and ensure a fair and just process.
The accused requested a lawyer to represent them when put on trial.
The case was high-profile, and the media closely covered the celebrity who was put on trial.