Criminal charge (3)
I believe the answer is:
rap
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">criminal charge</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(as in taking the rap for something)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for rap that I've seen before include "Knock - punishment - monologue to music" , "Strike; music style" , "Administer sharp blow, being below par" , "African-American music in which the lyrics are spoken" , "Pounding" .)