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INTRODUCTION TO LAW
Criminal law
(Public Law)
PUBLIC LAW governs relations between an individual citizen and the state. state.
Covers:
(a) (b)
(Civil Law)
(Criminal Lawcontd)
In criminal trial, the burden of proof (the party who bears the proof) is placed on the prosecution, who must demonstrate that the defendant is guilty before a jury may convict him or her.
It must proved its case to be beyond reasonable doubt.
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(Private Law)
Covers:
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
Law if contract, which will be covered later Law of tort, which is the law covering legal duty of people towards each other, such as the law of negligence Law of trust, trust, dealing with the disposal of a persons property according to their wishes Family law, concerned with issues such as divorce, custody of children and wards of courts
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(Criminal Law)
CRIMINAL, or sometimes also known as CRIMINAL, PENAL LAW involves prosecution by the government of a person for a crime, crime , which is prohibited by the law.
The community suffers as a result of the law broken. Persons guilty of crimes are punished by fines or imprisonment.
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ACTIVITY
While driving, Martin exceeded the speed limit and crashed into the wall of Andrews house, causing damage worth $5 $5,000. 000. What legal actions, either criminal or civil, may arise as a result of his actions?
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RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES
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CRIMINAL STRUCTURE
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(1) (2)
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Arbitration
Tribunals
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