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| english crime and lawcriminal 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
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