Abdurasulova Mastura 2108

overview
Criminal law involves prosecution by the government of a person for an act that has been classified as a crime.

48. 
     penal code
    

the legal code governing crimes and their punishment
There is, however, a Model Penal Code (MPC) which serves as a good starting place to gain an understanding of the basic structure of criminal liability.

49. 
     persuade
    

cause somebody to adopt a certain position or belief
Furthermore, the prosecutor must persuade the jury or judge "beyond a reasonable doubt" of every fact necessary to constitute the crime charged.

50. 
     plaintiff
    

a person who brings an action in a court of law
In civil cases, the plaintiff needs to show a defendant is liable only by a "preponderance of the evidence," or more than 50%.

51. 
     preponderance
    

exceeding in heaviness; having greater weight
In civil cases, the plaintiff needs to show a defendant is liable only by a " preponderance of the evidence," or more than 50%.

52. 
     procedure
    

a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
Criminal law also includes decisions by appellate courts that define crimes and regulate criminal procedure in the absence of clear legislated rules.

53. 
     property
    

something owned
However, persons found liable in a civil case may only have to give up property or pay money, but are not incarcerated.

54. 
     prosecution
    

legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
criminal law: an overview
Criminal law involves prosecution by the government of a person for an act that has been classified as a crime.

55. 
     prosecutor
    

an official conducting criminal cases on behalf of the state
In a criminal case, the state, through a