Sentences with phrase «vs. state charges»

In fact there are federal versions for quite a number of state crimes (e.g. controlled substances), and there isn't a bright legal line as to when federal charges vs. state charges will be pursued: typically, one prosecutor will defer to the other.

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Of Amazon's residency in Luxembourg, a status which allowed it to charge cut rate VAT rate of 3 % on purchases vs. much higher rates had they been located elsewhere in the EU, Purcell stated flatly that «they are taking advantage of tax loophole that any publisher would if they could.»

It mainly alienates the pet - loving population from animal control agencies charged with enforcement, and sets up a needless conflict between groups (i.e. state or local government vs. dog and cat enthusiasts, kennel and cat clubs) that should be allies.