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What did soldiers use to destroy buildings?
Satchel charges and flame throwers
What is a grand jury and what does it do?
A grand jury is a group of citizens (often 23) that is empowered to investigate potential criminal conduct in order to determine if criminal charges should be brought. Their job is to decide if there is probable cause to believe certain offences were commited. It is called a "grand" jury because it traditionally has more jurors than a trial jury.
What does statue of limitations mean?
A statute of limitations is a law. It sets time limits on when people can bring criminal charges or civil suits.
Can you file criminal charges against a racist and racists emails?
Individuals can NOT "file criminal charges, they may only file a 'complaint.' Only the prosecutor's office can "file charges." You will have to prove some kind of overt action or discrimination committed against yourself - you cannot file a complaint on behalf of others. If the content of the e-mails rises to the level of "hate language" you should contact your state or federal office of civil rights.
What were the criminal charges against thomas becket?
Thomas Becket was not directly charged with criminal offenses; rather, he was embroiled in a conflict with King Henry II over the rights and privileges of the Church. The tensions escalated to the point where Becket was excommunicated and faced accusations of treason and disloyalty to the crown for his refusal to submit to royal authority. Ultimately, his steadfastness in defending the Church's independence led to his martyrdom in 1170, rather than formal criminal charges against him.
Where were Nazi soldiers and sympathizers taken to face criminal charges?
Nuremburg.
Does criminal law provide for charges to be brought by the government against a person?
does criminal law provide for charges to be brought by thegovernment against a person
What does it mean when the disposition of a criminal case is open?
Question. Can there be an open disposition when there were no criminal charges filed? There was an arrest and a night in jail, then a release with no criminal charges being brought.
What does indicte d mean?
It means that criminal charges have been brought against a person.
What is the difference between criminal charges and civil charges in legal proceedings?
Criminal charges are brought by the government against a person for violating criminal laws, and can result in penalties like imprisonment. Civil charges are disputes between individuals or entities, seeking compensation or other remedies for harm caused, but do not involve criminal punishment.
Who brings up the charges?
Charges are typically brought up by a prosecutor on behalf of the government in a criminal case. In civil cases, charges are usually initiated by the plaintiff or their attorney.
What is a criminal charge?
A criminal charge is a charge brought forth by law enforcement for a legally punishable crime. An example of criminal charges might be murder, theft, grand theft, and shoplifting.
Is the US Constitution's double jeopardy clause violated if both a civil penalty is imposed and criminal charges are brought for the same OSHA violation?
The double jeopardy clause of the US Constitution applies only to criminal charges.
How often do grand juries indict individuals for criminal charges?
Grand juries indict individuals for criminal charges in the majority of cases that are brought before them. The exact frequency can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the specific circumstances of each case.
Are most criminal charges brought on against a criminal defendant by an indictment?
In most states felonies must be brought by a grand jury indictment, whereas misdemeanors do not.ADDED: The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution requires a grand jury indictment ONLY for federal criminal charges. Only about half the states now use grand juries any more.
If your partner in a corpertion is embezzling money belonging to the corperation can you have the brought up on charges?
The only way you can get them brought up on criminal charges is if you can prove they did not have ownership of the company. If there was ownership then a civil suit might be possible but would be costly and timely.
Are traffic misdemeanors different from criminal misdemeanors?
Exactly how charges are defined varies with the state where the charge is brought. In some states, there is no distinction between criminal and traffic misdemeanors, and in others there is.
