The U.S. Constitution (Article I, sections 2 & 3) specifically states that a president cannot be impeached unless he is guility of a "high crime and misdemeanor". What exactlythis means has been debated. This is the common phrase that invariably comes up whenever a president is considered for impeachment.
When accusing the president of a crime the term impeachment is typically used. This term refers to the actual proceedings against the president.
catnip
the complainant
impeachment
1. To legally charge (someone) with an offense or crime. 2. To claim that (someone) has done something wrong.
forgive
yes
She was accusing me of cheating!
Terrorism or abuse of power or crime
A criminal complaint is a formal legal document filed by a prosecutor accusing someone of committing a crime, while a police report is a document created by law enforcement officers detailing an incident or crime that has occurred.
no
pardon