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criminal law: an overview
Criminal law involves prosecution by the government of a person for an act that has been classified as a crime. criminal law the body of law dealing with crimes and their punishment criminal law: an overview Criminal law involves prosecution by the government of a person for an act that has been classified as a crime. defendant someone against whom an action is brought 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%. define show the form or outline of Criminal law also includes decisions by appellate courts that define crimes and regulate criminal procedure in the absence of clear legislated rules. dispute the act of coming into conflict Civil cases, on the other hand, involve individuals and organizations seeking to resolve legal disputes. element a substance that cannot be separated into simpler substances All statutes describing criminal behavior can be broken down into their various elements. establish set up or found Though there are some common law crimes, most crimes in the United States are established by local, state, and federal governments. established brought about or set up or accepted Though there are some common law crimes, most crimes in the United States are established by local, state, and federal governments. evidence knowledge on which to base belief In civil cases, the plaintiff needs to show a defendant is liable only by a "preponderance of the evidence," or more than 50%. extend stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope Recently, the list of Federal crimes dealing with activities extending beyond state boundaries or having special impact on federal operations, has grown. Federal being of or having to do with the northern United States and those loyal to the Union during the American Civil War Recently, the list of Federal crimes dealing with activities extending beyond state boundaries or having special impact on federal operations, has grown. federal of a government with central and regional authorities Though there are some common law crimes, most crimes in the United States are established by local, state, and federal governments. federal government a government with strong central powers Though there are some common law crimes, most crimes in the United States are established by local, state, and federal governments. felony a serious crime, such as murder or arson Crimes include both felonies (more serious offenses -- like murder or rape) and misdemeanors (less serious offenses -- like petty theft or jaywalking). financially from a financial point of view For example, civil law makes you financially responsible for a car accident you caused but didn't intend. furthermore in addition Download 33.95 Kb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: 
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