Criminal Law

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  1. criminal law
    the body of law dealing with offenses and their punishment
    The body of rules and regulations that define and specify the nature of and punishments for offenses of a public nature or for wrongs committed against the state of society.
  2. law
    the collection of rules imposed by authority
    A form of a statute that proscribes or mandates certain forms of behavior.
  3. statutory law
    the body of laws created by legislative statutes
    The “law on the books,�� as enacted by a government body or agency having the power to make laws.
  4. civil law
    the legal code of ancient Rome
    The law that governs relationships between parties.
  5. tort
    a wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought
    A wrongful act, damage, or injury not involving a breach of contract. Also a private or civil wrong or injury.
  6. administrative law
    the body of rules and regulations and orders and decisions created by administrative agencies of government
    The regulations that governments create to control the activities of industries, businesses, and individuals.
  7. precedent
    an example that is used to justify similar occurrences
    A legal principle that ensures previous judicial decisions considered and incorporated into future cases.
  8. procedural
    of or relating to processes
    A statutory law that is the body of rules that determines legal rights.
  9. felony
    a serious crime, such as murder or arson
    A criminal offense punishable for at least on year.
  10. misdemeanor
    a crime less serious than a felony
    An offense punishable by incarceration for typically one year or less.
  11. offense
    a failure to show regard for others
    A violation of the criminal law. Aslo, in some jurisdictions, a minor crime, such as jaywalking, that is sometimes described as ticketable.
  12. infraction
    a violation of a law or rule
    A minor violation of state statute or local ordinance punishable by penalty or a specified, usually limited, term of incarceration.
  13. treason
    a crime that undermines the offender's government
    The attempt to overthrow the government of the society.
  14. espionage
    the systematic use of spies to obtain secrets
    The �gathering, transmitting, or losing
  15. actus reus
    activity that transgresses moral or civil law
    An act in violation of the law.
Created on Tue Jul 05 20:28:09 EDT 2011 (updated Wed Jul 06 00:52:48 EDT 2011)

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