However, IMO, IF we could toss 90% of the 'laws' on the books, [of which most are pretty unconstitutional in spirit, if not on the face] then the system would work more transparently and the goons that attempt to write this kinda crap wouldnt have much cover anyhow...tar and feathers would become a fashion statement for socialists once again...
I said elsewhere that 2000 yrs ago politicians were considered scum even by sinners' standards...the US revolution was a high point [where good men 'served' and actually led] and now we are full circle to the bottom feeders...AGAIN...
the 'lesson' may be right around the corner for those who think man has any redeeming qualities when entrenched with unlimited power... my .02
Double jeopardy protection applies to everyone in all criminal proceedings. The role of private prosecutors would only be to present questions, arguments, and evidence that the state's attorney does not; such presentation would occur at the same trial as the state's.
BTW, I would suggest that the same approach should be involved in cases that involve overlapping state and federal jurisdiction; the defendant should be allowed to have both sets of charges heard by the same jury.