The current guidelines regarding special counsels are contained in 28 CFR Section 600. CFR stands for Code of Federal Rules. The Code of Federal Rules is a list of rules established by the different agencies and departments of the federal government. The federal rules aren’t laws.
Author: Jonathan Simeone
Immunity Explained
Transactional immunity is commonly known as total immunity. When someone gets transactional immunity, they cannot be prosecuted for the crime in question or a related crime.
My Spiritual Journey
I was raised in the Catholic church. As a child, I wasn’t allowed to attend CCD classes,(the Catholic version of Sunday school, with my sighted peers.
Leaks Explained
There are two types of leaks. Under 18 U.S. Code Section 798, the leaking of classified information is a criminal offense. The leaking of unclassified information is not against the law.
Executive Privilege Explained
Executive privilege is raised when the president wants to protect information from disclosure.
Impeachment Explained
The president, vice president, civil officers of the United States, and federal judges can be impeached by the House of Representatives.
Obstruction of Justice Explained
Most cases of obstruction of justice arise from the intent to interfere with either a judicial or Congressional proceeding.
My First Presidential Election
I can’t believe I’m admitting this. Is authenticity really important?
A Fine Mess
A Fine Mess: A Global Quest for a Simpler, Fairer, and More Efficient Tax System is one of the best policy books I’ve ever read.
Gun Deaths in America
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) calculated that in 2014, 10,945 Americans were shot to death.