Can a sitting VP be indicted and prosecuted?

[triron]

This would be an interesting twist if Pence were to be indicted by Mueller.

Vice President Aaron Burr was acquitted of murder in 1804.

[hlthe2b]

1. Two words: Spiro Agnew

He, at first tried to assert that a VP could not be indicted but ultimately (seeing the writing on the wall) went to Federal court to enter into a plea deal, pleading guilty to a single felony... then resigned shortly thereafter.

[triron]

4. Has Pence been interviewed by Mueller. I don't recall that he has.

Is that a sign he is a target?

[hlthe2b]

5. If he has, I don't think it has been reported/confirmed.

[shanny]

10. It certainly could be.

And no, he hasn't been interviewed, or even asked iirc.

Under the circumstances that is not a good sign.

[triron]

6. You're very correct. Here:

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/vice-president-agnew-resigns

[manor321]

2. Unlike the President, VP has no role other than break ties in the Senate

[unblock]

3. Burr was charged but never tried.

[shraby]

7. You bet your bippy they can be. Spiro Agnew is a case in point.

[triron]

8. "Bippy" from Rowan and Martin?

[csziggy]

12. Rowan and Martinbet a sweet bippy!

[shraby]

17. Yup

[2naSalit]

9. Yup, good ole impudent snob, spiro t.

is the most recent.

[duforsure]

11. Yes they can

Just like they can do to a President, but say they can't often.

[CanonRay]

13. Anyone can be indicted and prosecuted

Including a sitting President. Don't believe the media meme that it can't be done.

[MaryMagdaline]

14. First time I ever heard the words "nolo contendere"

Spiro Agnew.

[Gothmog]

15. Yes

Agnew as about to be indicted when he resigned

[triron]

16. knr