When you commit a crime in england, who is it against?

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In official criminal court proceedings in the UK, who is your crime against?

For instance, if I got arrested for drunk driving, my court case would be 'The People of the State of New Jersey vs Me' as DUI is a state law, so I have offended the people of NJ with my offense. If I commit a federal crime, then it's against my government.

Please forgive my options if they suck! Comments appreciated!

The Queen. 18
All the people of England. 7
The people of (county, city, country) depending on offense 14
Other (please comment) 9
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  • dirtybirdy
    11 years ago

    Jersey!! Woot! Woot!!!!! Oh wait, that's not exciting at all.

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    • NotStrangeBird
      11 years ago

      Hell, I'd have to be pretty drunk to want to go to NJ!!!

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      • dirtybirdy
        11 years ago

        Ya.....birdy knows :(

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        • NoraBaker
          11 years ago

          Nah, bull! I just happened to be totally sober one day in mommy's tummy and said "you know what? Imma go to Jersey!" It was a Sunday! :D

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          • NotStrangeBird
            11 years ago

            Was the birth canal jammed with broken heroes on a last chance power drive?

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            • NoraBaker
              11 years ago

              You know it! 'cause a tramp like me, baby, I was born to run. Wait... that's not how it goes. Damn! ;)

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        • Imsupernormal
          11 years ago

          Oh yeah and what exactly do you know about New Jersey other than the stupid shit you see on Jersey Shore!?!?

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          • dirtybirdy
            11 years ago

            Settle the fuck down. I live there dude

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            • [Old Memory]
              11 years ago

              So do I, only the strong survive, most people from this site wouldnt last a week.

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          • NotStrangeBird
            11 years ago

            Jersey shore? That lowbrow crap? Never.

            I get my information about NJ from the Sopranos.

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  • dinz
    11 years ago

    I'm from a Commonwealth country (New Zealand) it would depend on what type of law that was violated and who implemented the law.

    If it was a local law, like something small like a parking offence it would for example. "The City of Christchurch" vs Me. (Much like your State of New Jersey vs You) If the law was implemented by the central government it would be "The Crown" vs Me. The "Crown" is a legal term to represent the Queen and the Central Government of New Zealand.

    I would suspect it would be the same with the UK however due to their multiple level of government they would have local(City Councils/Authorities), home nations eg. Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland and on top the Crown of the Westminster Government.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      Thank you!

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  • BlueJeansWhiteShirt
    11 years ago

    It is the Queen. For example, if I got into trouble, my court case will be Rv*my name*. The "R" represents the state, the Queen. That is for crime cases.
    For civil cases it would be my name v the person who I am up against name. There are also many other titles, but Rv*name* is the most common.
    I'm a law degree student.

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    • Riddler
      10 years ago

      Not sure why this was thumbed down.

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      • BlueJeansWhiteShirt
        10 years ago

        Wow I was thumbed down? I'm probably the only english person that's commented on this post with four years of studying law behind her. Just saying.

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        • Riddler
          10 years ago

          Why I thought it was odd since no one else commenting was actually English.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      Thank you!

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  • Terence_the_viking
    11 years ago

    what?

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  • Imposturously_yours
    11 years ago

    Commonwealth here, as well. (Canada) and dinz explained it the best.

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