History Of Criminal Law Flashcards
The first laws of American society were brought on by who?
By the settlers to the Brtitish Colonies
When was criminal law first developed
Sumerian People
What is crime?
An act committed or omitted, in violation of a public law and punishable under that law. The law either forbids or commands the act, and the act is a breach or violation of some public right or duty due to a whole community
How many US Attorneys are there and who do they advise and get consent from?
93(1 for each 94 Judicial districs), US Senate.
Who is the chief Federal law enforcement officer in each jurisdiction?
The United States Attorney
3 responsibilities of US Attorneys
Under Title 28, section 527
- Prosecution of criminal cases brought by the federal government.
- Prosecution and defense of civil cases in which the US is a party;and
- Collection of debts owed the federal government which are administratively uncollectible.
The US Attorneys serve as the nation’s principal litigators under the direction of the ___________ within the US department of justice.
Attorney General
Prosecutors are not subject to :
Judicial pressure to charge
The executive branch is responsible for what?
The assurance that any and all crimes are investigated and prosecuted to the extent necessary to protect the welfare fand safety of the US.
The prosecutorial discretion power
The US Attorney, or prosecutor have the decision to charge a defendant as they see fit. They can choose who to charge and what to charge them with.
NOLLE PROSEQUI
Allows prosecutors to dimiss charges that have been brought. Cannot be denied by a judge, unless extreme prejudice was shown.
