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That could be "sedition" or "subversion" .

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Q: What is the term for a crime against a state?
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What is the term for a crime against ones country?

Treason


The courts basically decide cases involving crimes against who?

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.


Is DUI a crime against a person?

No, it is an offense against "the state." "The state" in this instance representing ALL citizens.


Accusing the president of crime?

When accusing the president of a crime the term impeachment is typically used. This term refers to the actual proceedings against the president.


Why is smoking weed a crime?

Presumably in their country it is against the law to be in possession of weed and the penalty for possession is a jail term.


Why does a state initiate charges in a criminal case?

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.


What is a crime and example of same?

Knife crime, murder, paedophilism, burglary, terrorism etc.


Why are criminal cases titled in terms of the state against the defendant?

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.


Who represents the state in court?

the Attorney General


Tyrants who wished to get rid of people often accused them of this crime?

Crimes Against The State.(treason)


What is a crime against the state?

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.


How did the Romans view crime?

a crime like murder was considered an offense against society and or state. court would hear evidence and arrive at a decision.