vindictive prosecution

A prosecution in which a person is singled out under a law or regulation because the person has exercised a constitutionally protected right. Cf. SELECTIVE ENFORCEMENT. [Cases: Criminal Law 37.15. C.J.S. Criminal Law §§ 68–77.]

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词条贡献者

双语律师Wayne，国际知名法学院法律专业，擅长翻译各类与遗产及遗嘱争议相关的法律文件。