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What is problematic about the constitutions phrase high crimes and misdemeanor?
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What is a high court misdemeanor?
I believe you are actually referring to the phrase, "High crimes and misdemeanors."
What does crimes against nature sodomy mean?
The phrase should actually read; "Crimes Against Nature - Sodomy." The first part of the phrase ("crimes against nature") spells out the general nature of the statute - she second part of the phrase ("sodomy.") describes the specific offense that is being charged.
What reasons does the constitution give for impeaching a president?
The phrase in article II section 4 is " Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors." Exactly what other high crimes and misdemeanors are is decided by the House of Representatives if and when they vote for impeachment.
What term refers to the principle that people accused of a crimes must be granted certain legal rights?
(in the US) You may be referring to the phrase, "due process." Also - the phrase their "Constitutional rights."
What reason does constitution give for impeaching a president?
The phrase in article II section 4 is " Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors." Exactly what other high crimes and misdemeanors are is decided by the House of Representatives if and when they vote for impeachment.
What is a petty offense?
The term has no legal meaning. It is a slang phrase used to describe a criminal that trafficks mainly in minor, non-violent, property crimes. ------------------------------ petty is a small amount ex: petty theift an amount stolen under a grand grand theift...
In your opinion what constitutes high crimes and misdemeanors?
I believe you are referring to two separate terms, high crimes, and misdemeanors. Misdemeanors are lower level crimes punishable by confinement in a county jail for a period of no longer than one year. High crimes are felonies (higher level crimes) punishable by confinement in a state or federal prison for a period of one year to life, or the death penalty.
Did Churchill say 'We shall make the enemy bleed and burn'?
Prime Minister Churchill of Great Britain used the phrase that the Axis powers would "Bleed and Burn in expiation of their crimes against humanity."
What does the quote 'high crimes and misdemeanors' mean?
The charge of high crimes and misdemeanors covers allegations of misconduct that do not fall under a more clearly defined impeachable offence; e.g., high treason. This charge occurs only in cases of parliamentary impeachment and is unrelated to any offence in criminal law. High crimes and misdemeanors is a phrase from the United States Constitution, Article II, Section 4: "The President, Vice President and all civil officers of the United States, shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors."
What does shakespeare mean by the phrase out of the question?
Shakespeare does not use the phrase "out of the question" but he does use the phrase "out of question" which means "without doubt" or "certainly". Examples follow:Alas, Malvolio, this is not my writing,Though, I confess, much like the characterBut out of question 'tis Maria's hand. (Twelfth Night)Yes, certainly, and out of doubt and out of questiontoo, and ambiguities. (Henry V)And out of question so it is sometimes,Glory grows guilty of detested crimes, (Love's Labour's Lost)
What is the meaning of my evil twin has no voice just the sounds of helicopters crashing?
This phrase was written on the lyric booklet that came with Seattle post-hardcore band the Blood Brothers' fourth studio album "Crimes." The album was released in 2004.
What is the sentence for home invasion in NY?
Home Invasion is a new-fangled phrase for a variety of crimes, including breaking and entering ( Burglary) and is often applied if this accelerates into other crimes- which could include murder and arson. If the owner or tenant lets the person in voluntarily, it strictly speaking, cannot be called breaking and entering. This little ploy has of course been picked up by Hollywood.
