Jupiter, FL asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Florida

Q: Hello, 1. Why do Asst. US Attorneys use "USA (in all caps)" as plaintiff in criminal indictments?

Also:

2. What is underlying foundation/proof in the Constitution for 'subject matter jurisdiction' which allows statutory law of USCS to have binding authority specifically in criminal complaints?

3. What is the injury suffered by the plaintiff (USA) which gives them standing in federal criminal cases?

4. What is the underlying foundation/proof for "personal jurisdiction in the Constitution which allows statutory law of USCS to have binding authority ?

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1 Lawyer Answer
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
Answered
  • Freeeport, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: It appears to be someone's homework or test.

1. The United States of America

2. The question doesn't quite make sense.

3. Violation of US (federal) criminal law.

4. Again, the question doesn't quite make sense.

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