Sentence examples for may prosecute from inspiring English sources

"Because, under federal law, only the Department of Justice may prosecute criminal cases, we refer appropriate cases to the Department of Justice for prosecution under this provision.

The justice minister accused the Americans of "surveillance mania" and suggested he may prosecute them.

He may prosecute with earnestness and vigor — indeed, he should do so.

Yet Mr Sebsi has categorically dismissed the allegations, and Tunisia's army says it may prosecute Mr Rajhi for defamation.Public opinion appears divided.

Anti-corruption officials in Nigeria say they may prosecute Mr Adamu, though few think that will amount to much, given his wealth and connections.

The vagueness of the legislation means that the authorities may prosecute for lavish entertainment as well as more blatant bribes.America is no longer a lone ranger.

"Counsel is concerned that the government may even prosecute him".

Under the terms of the injunction, the Justice Department may still prosecute parents on immigration charges when they arrive in the U.S. with their children.

The local government in addition declared that it may not prosecute the Sands complex for defrauding gamblers, hiring staff with criminal records or ignoring certain anti-money laundering provisions.

In some states, the protection from prosecution is incomplete, e.g. in Arkansas, women are exempt from being prosecuted for the homicide of their own fetuses, but may be prosecuted for battery of their fetuses (Murphy, 2014: 865).

We are aware that in publishing this letter we may be prosecuted under the Border Force Act and we challenge the department to prosecute so that these issues may be discussed in open court and in the full view of the Australian public.