Felony

A is a crime against the royal peace, a key element of  that has radically altered the enforcement of  in  states. At each and, the question is put to the jurors “whether any man present knows of any crime against the crown, or of any felons dwelling in the community.” The jurors are sworn to give the particulars of any case of which they know and the assembly may have the accused brought before it for trial. The principal difference between a felony and other types of crime is that the crown can initiate action against the accused, thus removing the burden to prosecute from an individual who often, under, has insufficient power to get justice.

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