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What is criminal law?
Criminal law is the set of laws that prohibit certain acts and behaviors on the basis that they are harmful to the public welfare (as a whole or as an individual) and puts forth punishments for those acts.
What is a felony?
A felony is a category of criminal law that covers severe crime. This category includes such crimes as, murder, rape, and armed robbery.
What is a misdemeanor?
A misdemeanor is a violation of criminal law that is less severe then a felony.
What is a statute of limitations?
The law or regulation that states that charges or claims must be filed against a person within a set amount of time.
What is battery?
In criminal law, battery is defined as the unwanted beating or touching of an individual with the intention of causing harm.
What is D.U.I./D.W.I?
Driving while intoxicated is a criminal law violation that involved operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicating substance such as alcohol. There are several terms for this criminal law violation but the most common are D.U.I (Driving under the influence) and D.W.I. (Driving while intoxicated).
What is a trial by jury?
A trial by jury is the procedure for hearing and deciding a criminal law case. It is a body of twelve citizens who sit during a single case and make the decision as to guilt or innocence.
What is a trial by judge?
A trial by judge is a second procedure for hearing and deciding a criminal law case. A judge hears all of the evidence and testimony and makes the final decision.
What is a sentence?
In criminal law, a sentence is the punishment that is assigned to a given crime. Different crimes and different circumstances can determine sentences in the criminal law system.
What is a defense attorney?
A defense attorney is the legal counsel assigned to help a person charged with violating a criminal law during their arrest and trial.
What is a prosecuting attorney?
A prosecuting attorney is the legal counsel that represents the people (the state or federal body) in a case involving criminal law.
What is the Miranda rule?
In criminal law, the Miranda rule is the rule that requires the police to advise a suspect of their right to remain silent and their right to an attorney.
How are juveniles handled in the criminal law system?
There are several differences between how juveniles and adults are treated in the criminal law system. Age, type of crime, and repeat offenses can all influence which system a juvenile is processed in.
