Claims that a prosecution is vindictive are typically difficult to win in U.S. courts.
October 08, 2025
high
procedural
Characterizes the general judicial standard and outcomes for vindictive-prosecution defenses.
Federal indictments can be written sparsely and sometimes do not include detailed factual allegations about the alleged conduct.
October 08, 2025
high
procedural
Describes a common variation in the level of detail provided in charging instruments filed in federal criminal cases.