[Jim W N]

I think your summary of my positions look pretty accurate and fall in line with the text of relevant constitutional clauses “cited”.

[Cboldt]

I don't think those positions necessarily follow from the power of impeachment, because impeachment and criminal processes are independent. Impeachment is by Congress, penalty is removal from office; criminal indictment is by executive, penalty according to the law.

Sort of like criminal and civil law being independent, even though both venues may be appraoched on the same conduct. See, for example, OJ Simpson cases. Criminal acquittal, found liable in civil court for wrongful death.

A given fact pattern can give rise to action in one venue or the other, or both, or neither.

I understand that you disagree with that - I'm just laying it out as my point of view.

Thanks for the civil exchange.