A partly enclosed coastal body of water in which river water is mixed with seawater is called an estuary. An estuary is thus defined by salinity rather than geography. Many coastal features designated by other names are in fact estuaries (for instance, Chesapeake Bay). Some of the oldest continuous civilizations have flourished in estuarine environments (for example, the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, the Nile delta, and the Ganges delta).
âFederal crimesâ refer specifically to offenses that violate U.S. federal laws. They are investigated by federal law enforcement and prosecuted by United States attorneys in federal courts with federal judges.
The criminal offenses involving motor vehicles can be minor crimes (i.e. traffic violations) or serious offenses, depending on the nature of the act. Motor vehicle offenses include vehicular manslaughter, hit and run, carjacking, and more.n general, if federal law enforcement makes the arrest, the criminal offense is a violation of federal law. If state or local law enforcement makes the arrest, criminal charges are filed for breaking state law.