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1 Criminal vs. Civil Law Adapted but by Amanda Wally, Katie Rie, Chris Tapia (2008)

2 Criminal Law Body of law pertaining to crimes against the state or conduct (felonies and misdemeanors) detrimental to society as a whole. Definition: Protects society and maintains order Violation of criminal statues are punishable by law. Jail, Prison, Parole, Probation: Community Supervision…

3 Examples of Criminal Law
Murder Rape Abuse Theft Trespassing Destruction of private property (Vandalism)

4 Criminal Law Charges are pressed in degrees 1st 2nd 3rd Felony
Misdemeanor Bail is sometimes set for a person to be released from jail, sometimes people are released on their own recognizance . Arraignment: 1st time a defendant sees judge, bail set, lawyer appointed, plea entered…

5 Civil Law Civil law deals with private offenses, such as violations of contracts, failure of professional duty (sexual harassment, discrimination), Tort Law, Family Law. Def: Regulates relationships b/w people. The standard of proof for crimes is higher than for civil proceedings. ...(beyond a reasonable doubt %; Civil: by a preponderance of evidence 51% Example: OJ Simpson Trial

6 Examples of Civil Law Tort Law -is a civil wrong that unfairly causes someone else to suffer loss or harm resulting in legal liability for the person who commits the tortious act. Marriage Divorce Custody Adoption Contracts Order Of Protection

7 Differences Although civil law is not punishable by jail time- civil and criminal law go hand in hand a majority of the time. Civil law issues: orders of protection, custody/visitation rights, child support, etc. Criminal law comes into play when somebody violates court order (breaks an order of protection, or fails to pay their child support)… There are 12 jurors for a criminal case: All 12 agree There are usually 6 jurors on a civil case (5/6) (Both vary depending on state) VS

8 Test your knowledge Define: Civil law
List three examples of civil law. 1. 2. 3. Explain the differences b/w civil and criminal? Give an example in complete sentences. Define: Criminal Law List three examples of criminal law 1. 2. 3. Explain some similarities b/w civil and criminal? Give an example in complete sentences.


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