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Law in America

Early Systems of Law Code of Hammurabi categorized crimes 10 Commandments individual responsibility

Constitutional Law Laws that interpret state and national constitutions

Statutory Law Statute - written by a legislative branch of government Ordinance – passed at city level Justinian/Napoleonic Codes are examples

Administrative Law Laws that tell the authority of government agencies Laws effect people directly ($)

Equity Rules created over time that overrule common law Principals; just doing what is “right”

Legal System Principles Four principles to how the courts operate…….

Equal Justice Under the Law Goal: Treat all persons alike regardless of wealth, social status, race, gender, age, religion, etc

Due Process of Law “Equal Justice” Substantive – specific or implied in constitution Procedural – fairness of way case is handled (

The Adversary System Lawyers compete in “arena” and best job wins Encourage lawyers to ignore facts to win…..or help them to bring all facts out

Presumption of Innocence Innocent until proven guilty Not in constitution just strongly rooted in our heritage

Civil Law

Contracts Voluntary promises between parties who agree to do certain things Express – terms specifically stated Implied – terms inferred What do we sign contracts for???

Property Law Real Property – land and whatever is attached to it Personal Property – all other (clothes, cars, etc) Gov’t creates laws concerning buying land etc

Family Law Marriage, divorce, child custody, child support, etc Changes – common law marriage, gay marriage

Torts or Civil Wrongs Tort – wrongful act one can sue for damages (car wreck, icy sidewalk) Intentional Unintentional (negligence)

Steps in a Civil Case Plaintiff – one who brings charges to court Defendant – accused Steps…….

Hiring a Lawyer Usually hired at 1/5 to ½ of money won in lawsuit Agreed upon fee if case is lost

Filing the Complaint Complaint – accusation filed in a court Summons – defendant’s official notice to appear Answer – response to charges

Resolution without Trial Settlement – settle on price outside court Mediation – professional tries to calm both sides down Arbitration - professional hears both sides and makes decision

Trial & Award Judge or Jury (6-12) Amount can be changed after hearing case

Small Claims Court $10-15 claim fee $1000-5000 cases Small business, renting apts, etc

Criminal Law

Criminal Law “defines criminal acts and spells out punishments for them” Justice System – all responsible for enforcing the law

Types of Crimes Petty Offense – minor crimes (tickets) Misdemeanors – serious crimes (fines and jail) Felony – very serious crimes (prison over a year)

Investigation & Arrest Arrest Warrant – order signed by judge that has crime and one to be arrested “booked” at police station

Initial Appearance Accused brought to judge within 24 hours Misdemeanor – give plea Bail set

Grand Jury Citizens to look at evidence to see if there should be a case Most go with advice of prosecution Many see it useless

Plea Bargaining Agree to lesser crime or fewer crimes in return for guilty plea Saves money and time

Plea Not Guilty Not guilty by reason of insanity Guilty No Contest

The Trial Jury or Judge Witnesses Evidence

Decision Jury – deliberates with no time limit Guilty verdicts need to be unanimous Hung Jury cant decide

Sentencing Law gives a max and min Judge decides length Judge puts all factors into sentencing 3 strike rule

Rights of the Accused

Search and Seizure Warrants needed to search If you see it done or have probable cause no warrant needed You can search garbage outside home

Misc Stuff Exclusionary Rule -Excludes illegally obtained evidence Students can be drug tested w/out probable cause No wiretaps w/out warrant

Habeas Corpus Order to bring person in custody to court and explain why being held Allowed to be suspended during war times

Counsel Lawyers appointed for defense

Self-Incrimination Don’t have to witness against yourself

Double Jeopardy Tried twice for the same crime Exceptions: One act two crimes Federal and state laws broke Jury fails to agree on verdict

Death Penalty Cruel and Unusual? DNA’s impact both support and against Death Penalty