Malicious Prosecution is a common law intentional tort. While like the tort of abuse of process, its elements include intentionally instituting and pursuing a legal action that is brought without probable cause and dismissed in favor of the victim of the malicious prosecution. Can you Sue for Malicious Prosecution?Malicious prosecution is a tort, and victims…
As per Lawkidunya, Bribery is defined by Black’s Law Dictionary as the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of any item of value to influence the actions of an official or other person in charge of a public or legal duty. Is Bribery a Federal Crime? The federal bribery and gratuity statute, 18 U.S.C. § 201,…
Traffic Offenses are Infractions do not usually carry the same stigma and penalties as serious Criminal Offenses. But certain traffic-related offenses are categorized as “misdemeanors” or even “felonies”, and can result in more significant fines, loss of driving privileges, or even imprisonment. What is Considered a Criminal Traffic Offense? Simple traffic violations usually lead to…
Bribery is the act of giving or receiving something of value in exchange for some kind of influence or action in return, that the recipient would otherwise not alter. If an individual is found guilty of a bribery offence, tried as a summary offence, they may be imprisoned for up to 12 months and fined…
Absconding Accused: formal. running away, esp from an open prison or to avoid prosecution or punishment. an absconding debtor. the act of running away from an open institution or avoiding prosecution or punishment. The police believed he presented a low risk of absconding. Absconding Accused Under Section 512 Pakistan Penal Code The term “abscond” with…