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What is it called when a government official is accused of a high crime?
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What is impreachment?
Do you mean 'impeachment'? Impeachment is the process in which an elected official is accused of engaging in a crime.
When a citizen is accused of a crime the government must follow what?
Due Process of Law.
What is the process called when a president of judge is accused of a crime?
impeachment
Who has the power to impeach a national official?
The people. If a national official is accused of committing a crime and word gets out to a representative or anyone in government, they can hold a trial against the official as long as there is some evidence. If, for example, i was president and accused of stealing from the Smithsonian and if there is evidence that raises questions i could go to trial by order of congress. If i were to be found guilty of theft, i could be impeached.
What is the crime of encouraging rebellion against the government?
The crime of encouraging rebellion is called sedition, in many cases the ones accused of encouraging rebellion were jailed, in some cases beheaded or put on death row.
The return of a person by government of 1 state to the state where she or he has been accused of a crime?
extradition
What is a person called who is being tried for a crime?
That would be the Defendant.
What is it called to accuse a judge of a crime?
To accuse a judge of a crime is called impeachment. If an official is found guilty of a crime they can be impeached and removed from their appointment.
If you are accused of a crime how will the government appoint you a lawyer?
In the US, your eligibility for a public defender is generally income-based.
What preposition is used with accused?
Someone is accused "of" a crime.
Definition of prosecution in criminal justice system?
The prosecution represents the government in a criminal case. They are responsible for proving that the accused committed the crime. If they fail to prove it, the accused goes free.
What is a physician called who has been charged with a crime but has not yet been tried in a court of law?
Accused
