However, in practice, these provisions do not afford significant protection against criminal prosecution by the state.

He went on to practice law and defended drug traffickers against prosecution in the 1980's.

Anonymity can also be used as a protection against legal prosecution.

The doctrine does not provide immunity against prosecution for judges who violate criminal laws.

The envoys are protected against prosecution here by diplomatic immunity.

This is not general immunity against prosecution for child abusers.

But his primary motivation seems to be protecting himself against criminal prosecution when he leaves the White House.

Schiliro said the committee would consider giving limited immunity against prosecution to some of the players if they testify about illegal activities.

In April 1999, the department decided against prosecution.

This was made as a reply to the threat against prosecution.