Legal Question in Criminal Law in South Carolina

State versus itself

The state has committed a crime which can easily be proven. How does an individual press charges so that justice is served? Does the state prosecute itself? I believe that would be a conflict of interest especially when the crime resulted in damages.


Asked on 10/19/08, 8:01 pm

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Robert Johnston Law Offices of Robert J. Johnston

Re: State versus itself

It all depends. If a State official has committed a crime, it can be prosecuted by a State prosecutorial agency. Under certain circumsances it can be prosecuted by the federal govenment.

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Answered on 10/19/08, 8:19 pm


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