In U.S. criminal cases, defendants can move to dismiss charges by alleging selective prosecution or vindictive prosecution and can argue they were impermissibly targeted for their political speech.
November 06, 2025
high
legal
Grounds defendants may assert to seek dismissal based on improper targeting or retaliation.
Defense attorneys in U.S. federal cases commonly file pretrial motions to dismiss indictments, sometimes arguing grounds such as selective prosecution or vindictive prosecution.
October 08, 2025
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procedural
General defense strategy available in federal criminal proceedings.
Allegations of vindictive prosecution are an uncommon legal defense but can be a powerful avenue for defendants; such motions are notoriously difficult to win.
October 08, 2025
high
legal
Describes the nature and typical difficulty of vindictive-prosecution claims in U.S. criminal proceedings.