That could be "sedition" or "subversion" .
The state made a serious accusation against its treasurer based on the audit. An indictment is not a proof of guilt, only an accusation that a crime was committed.
Duress
That is the correct spelling of the term "out of state." When used to mean beyond the borders of a nation-state, the term may be extraterritorial or transnational.
The term 'status quo' is a noun meaning the existing state or condition of something.The 'status quo against the current government' means the existing condition of whatever entities or factions that are against the current government.The status quo of the current government means the existing condition of the current government.
he puts a gigar out on the statues forehead
Treason
Crime committed against "the state." Individuals (who are victims or complainants) appear in court to testify as to the facts of the crimes committed against them, but the the crime is prosecuted as if it were a crime against all citizens of the state.
No, it is an offense against "the state." "The state" in this instance representing ALL citizens.
When accusing the president of a crime the term impeachment is typically used. This term refers to the actual proceedings against the president.
Presumably in their country it is against the law to be in possession of weed and the penalty for possession is a jail term.
Because the state stands in for the individual citizen in cases of criminal acts. The theory is - a crime against one citizen of the state is a crime against ALL citizens of the state. The state legislature passes the laws and statutes, and thus, the state prosecutes.
Knife crime, murder, paedophilism, burglary, terrorism etc.
Because defendants in a criminal case have committed a crime not just against a specific victim or victims, but against the State/society in general.
the Attorney General
Crimes Against The State.(treason)
It is generally used to describe a serious offense (e.g.: such as treason) committed against a national government. However in its 'looser' meaning it can be used to describe ANY offense against the statutes, or any law, passed by a state legislature or the national government. When you commit a serious offense against an individual - although they are the "victim," "complainant," or "complaining witness" - you have actually committed a crime against the laws of the state and it is "the state" (in the person of the prosecutor) who will prosecute the charge against you.
a crime like murder was considered an offense against society and or state. court would hear evidence and arrive at a decision.