Sentences with phrase «bring criminal charges under»

A final decision on whether to bring criminal charges under the 2001 Prevention of Corruption Act will be taken by the Attorney General Baroness Scotland in the next few weeks.

Not exact matches

The charges in part read: «That you Col. Mohammed Sambo Dasuki whilst being National Security Adviser and Shaibu Salisu, whilst being the Director of Finance and Administration in the Office of the National Security Adviser and Hon. Waripamowei Dudafa (now at large) whilst bring Senior Special Assistant, Domestic Affairs to the President on or about 27th November within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court entrusted with dominion over certain properties to wit: the sum of N10billion being part of the funds in the account of the National Security Adviser with the CBN, the equivalent of which sum you received from the CBN in foreign currencies to wit: $ 47million and $ 5.6 million Euros committed criminal breach of trust in respect of the said property when you claimed to have distributed same to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Primary Election delegates and you thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 315 of the Penal Code Act, Cap 532, Vol.4, LFN 2004.

Although the state constitution and county charter prohibit the use of government resources for political purposes, «it is nearly impossible to bring a criminal charge for these abuses under current law,» Singas wrote.

In some cases, criminal charges may be brought against a boater if they operated recklessly, with gross negligence, or under the influence.

«(C) any charge in a criminal prosecution brought under State law if the conduct underlying the charge would constitute a violation of section 2421A of title 18, United States Code, and promotion or facilitation of prostitution is illegal in the jurisdiction where the defendant's promotion or facilitation of prostitution was targeted.».

Many criminal charges are brought under California law and are prosecuted in state courts.

In any such case, if the person entitled to bring the action was at the time the personal injury, death, or property damage occurred under the age of 18 years, under legal disability, or imprisoned on criminal charges and the claim is not against the Illinois Department of Corrections or any past or present employee, the limitation period does not begin to run until the person reaches the age of 18, the disability is removed, or the person ceases to be imprisoned.

If the boat operator was boating under the influence, was recklessly operating the vessel, or exhibited gross negligence, then criminal charges could be brought against him or her.