Mallory said, 'I have laid large explosive charges at the main gate.

The Government declined to lay charges against any of the remaining 180 protesters, but also refused to release them.

For one thing, if Elaida was ready to lay charges, flight would only confirm them.

"So what kept you from laying charges to that effect?"

They do have persons of interest in several other cases, but not enough evidence to lay charges.

We don't have to lay charges for thirty days.

In 1655, local officials laid charges against him and threw him into prison.

But there was considerable skepticism in the investment community about the police ever laying charges.

"Do you realize what can happen to you if I choose to lay charges?"

The police were unable to lay charges, due to insufficient evidence.