Thursday, July 26, 2018

FYI DEFINITION: The Charge of High Crimes and Misdemeanors

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The charge of high crimes and misdemeanors
covers allegations of misconduct peculiar to officials,
such as perjury of oath,
abuse of authority,
bribery,
intimidation,
misuse of assets,
failure to supervise,
dereliction of duty,
unbecoming conduct, and
refusal to obey a lawful order.

Offenses by officials also include ordinary crimes,
but perhaps with different standards of proof and punishment
than for nonofficials,
on the grounds that more is expected of officials
by their oaths of office.

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