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Criminal prosecution

The process of pursuing a criminal case, including the burden of proof and potential outcomes.

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Feb 3, 2026

What legal standards differentiate civil sexual‑abuse findings from criminal convictions in high‑profile cases?

Civil sexual‑abuse findings and criminal convictions are governed by different legal standards: require a lower burden of proof—typically a preponderance of the evidence—seek remedies like money or in...

Jan 19, 2026

What legislative or impeachment pathways exist to address alleged criminality by a sitting President after this Supreme Court decision?

The Supreme Court’s decision carving out immunity contours for presidential “official acts” has narrowed the immediate criminal pathway against a sitting or former President but did not eliminate Cong...

Jan 9, 2026

How do ICE detention and prosecutorial referrals differ for criminal vs civil cases?

Immigration enforcement is formally a civil administrative system while criminal prosecution is a separate federal process, and that split drives how detention and referrals are handled: ICE uses civi...

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