Under Official Oppression, which action constitutes the offense?

• A. Official Oppression
• B. Abuse of Official Capacity
• C. Misuse of Official Information
• D. Disorderly Conduct

Answer: (A)

Official Oppression is about a public servant using the authority of their office to mistreat or improperly burden someone who has a right under law. The offense happens when the public servant, acting under color of their official duties, intentionally deprives or impedes another person in the exercise of a right, or subjects that person to mistreatment, harassment, or coercion through the use of official power. The key elements are the status as a public servant, acting in official capacity, and the intentional act that harms or interferes with someone’s rights.

So the action that constitutes Official Oppression is the intentional deprivation or impediment of another’s rights (or intentional mistreatment) carried out through the use of official power. The other listed offenses describe different misconduct: abusing official capacity (misusing power for improper purposes), misuse of official information (using information gained through official duties for personal gain), and disorderly conduct (general disruptive behavior).