2007-05-18 18:00:58 · 2 answers · asked by rhonchy 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Assuming you're talking about the US President, he or she is immune from being detained or prosecuted by any law enforcement agency or court (federal or state) while serving as president. The only disciplinary action that can be taken against a sitting president is impeachment and conviction by the Senate. The House of Representatives may by majority vote, pass articles of impeachment. Upon passage of articles of impeachment, the Senate will hold a trial on the charges. Article II of the Constitution states that the President shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.
2007-05-18 20:59:14 · answer #1 · answered by soluzione 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Executive immunity is the privilege of the President not to be arrested in order not to intervene with his functions during his term of office unless his acts are gross violations of the Constitution and a menace to the security of the state.
2007-05-19 01:06:30 · answer #2 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋