Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York
The People of (state) & the common law
What are the implications of a criminal action brought in the name of ''The People of the State of ....'' in contrast with a criminal action brought directly in the name of a state, itself?
Can local prosecutors properly bring criminal prosecutions in the name of ''The People of a State'' independent of the office of the state's Attorney General?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: The People of (state) & the common law
Prosecutors represent "the people fo the state of..." and bring actions in their name and on their behalf since the people of the state, through their elected legislature, are responsible for the laws of the state that are being enforced.
Re: The People of (state) & the common law
There is no difference
Re: The People of (state) & the common law
This is, at worst, a typographical error and otherwise merely an alternative choice in writing. There is no legal consequence.
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