Thursday, August 02, 2007
Prosecution by the Government
Criminal law involves the prosecution by the government of a person for an act or omission (of an act) that has been classified as a crime.
A "crime" is any act or omission (of an act) which the sovereign has determined is injurious to the public, and hence, prosecutable in a criminal proceeding.
Most crimes in the United States are established by state and federal governments. Thus, the definition of a crime varies over time, in different states and in different parts of the world.
The state, through a prosecutor, initiates the criminal suit, and the person convicted of a crime may be incarcerated, fined, or both.
Shalom!
Peace Be With You!
A "crime" is any act or omission (of an act) which the sovereign has determined is injurious to the public, and hence, prosecutable in a criminal proceeding.
Most crimes in the United States are established by state and federal governments. Thus, the definition of a crime varies over time, in different states and in different parts of the world.
The state, through a prosecutor, initiates the criminal suit, and the person convicted of a crime may be incarcerated, fined, or both.
Shalom!
Peace Be With You!
