1. Kinds of Law

2. Kinds of Law Two major groups of Law: I. Criminal Law II. Civil Law

3. Criminal law: regulates public conduct and set out duties owed to society. Criminal Case: a legal action brought by the government against a person charged with a crime. Criminal laws have penalties, and offenders are Imprisoned, fined, supervision, or punished in some way.

4. Felony – A category of crimes that are often classified as the most serious types of offenses, and they can be either violent or non-violent.
Misdemeanor – An offense that is a lesser crime punishable by a fine and/or county jail time for up to one year; misdemeanors are typically victimless crimes.

5. Civil Court : When you sue someone for damages, such as for assault or defamation, you are engaging in a civil court action.
They determine whether the defendant is financially liable for the plaintiff's injuries.
Criminal Court : Criminal courts try defendants for crimes against the state.
Criminal convictions result in fines, incarceration (jail), public service, or other such sentences.

6. Key points in Criminal law: 1. It is divided into two categories A
Key points in Criminal law: 1. It is divided into two categories A. Felonies – 1 year or longer in prison B. misdemeanors – 1 year or less in prison 2. In a criminal case it is the Government and all of its resources vs…..You. 3. Prosecutor v Defendant IE. The united states Government vs. Cole Nichols IE. People of Michigan vs. Alexa Bernstein 4. ****Case must be proven beyond reasonable doubt** ^^^(by the government/people)

7. Civil Law: regulates relations between individuals or groups of individuals. (Legal name: Tort law) Civil Action (Lawsuit) can be brought by a person who feels wronged or injured by another person. Examples: Dog bites, faulty product, slip and fall

8. Keys Terms: 1. Defendant v
Keys Terms: 1. Defendant v. Plaintiff Defendant: accused of committing crime. (Being Sued) Plaintiff: person or company harmed. (Doin’ the Suin’) 2. **Only have to prove preponderance of Evidence. preponderance of Evidence (Just of 51% your way)

9. Important point to remember You can be charged in a Criminal and Civil case You can get off on a criminal charge However… You may lose in a civil case.. Why? Burden of proof is lower. (Ie. O.J. Simpson)

10. What has become a Major Flaw of our Legal system?

11. Media and it’s coverage of Crimes.
I. Pamela Smart
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II. Robert Chambers/Jennifer Levin
III. Memphis 3
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