Types of law: criminal, civil, etc.

• What is criminal law?

  Rules for punishing lawbreakers harming society
• What is the second key component of criminal law?

  Mens Rea
• How does criminal law differ from civil law?

  Criminal law punishes societal harm, civil law resolves disputes
• What does Mens Rea signify in criminal law?

  The intention or mental state of the person committing the act
• What is the first key component of criminal law?

  Actus Reus
• What does Actus Reus refer to in criminal law?

  The actual physical act or omission constituting the crime
• What is the fourth key component of criminal law?

  Punishment
• What does punishment refer to in criminal law?

  Penalties imposed on individuals found guilty
• What is the definition of a felony?

  More serious crimes with imprisonment over a year
• What are the key components of criminal law?

  • Actus Reus: The physical act or omission
  • Mens Rea: The intention or mental state
  • Causation: The direct link between act and harm
  • Punishment: Penalties like fines or imprisonment
• How do felonies differ from misdemeanors?

  Felonies are more serious than misdemeanors
• What does causation imply in criminal law?

  The act must directly cause the harm or result
• What are the penalties for misdemeanors?

  Fines, community service, or short jail stays
• What are the penalties for felonies?

  Prison sentences of a year or more
• What are the key differences between felonies and misdemeanors?

  • Felonies: serious crimes, imprisonment over a year
  • Misdemeanors: less serious crimes, imprisonment under a year
  • Felonies: examples include murder, armed robbery
  • Misdemeanors: examples include petty theft, simple assault
  • Felonies: penalties include long prison sentences
  • Misdemeanors: penalties include fines or short jail stays
• What is the primary goal of civil law?

  To compensate the injured party
• What are the two categories of crimes mentioned?

  Felonies and misdemeanors
• What is civil law?

  A legal system for disputes between individuals
• What are the key differences between civil law and criminal law?

  • Focus:
  • Criminal Law: Punishes wrongdoers
  • Civil Law: Compensates injured parties
  • Parties:
  • Criminal Law: Government vs. Individual
  • Civil Law: Individual vs. Individual/Entity
  • Outcome:
  • Criminal Law: Jail time, fines
  • Civil Law: Monetary damages
• What is the third key component of criminal law?

  Causation
• What are the main purposes of civil law and criminal law?

  • Civil Law: Compensate injured parties and resolve disputes
  • Criminal Law: Punish offenders and deter crime
• What methods are used in the discovery process?

  Depositions, interrogatories, and document requests
• What is the definition of a misdemeanor?

  Less serious crimes with imprisonment under a year
• Who are the parties involved in civil law cases?

  Individuals or entities
• What does the pleading process involve?

  Formal written statements outlining claims
• What is the primary focus of civil law?

  Resolving disputes between individuals or entities
• What types of issues does civil law cover?

  Contracts, property, and personal injuries
• What is the purpose of enforcing criminal law?

  To protect society
• What is the outcome of a civil law case?

  Monetary damages or injunctions
• What occurs during the trial process in civil law?

  Hearing and presenting evidence
• What is the purpose of the discovery process in civil law?

  Collecting evidence
• What is the purpose of criminal law?

  To punish offenders
• What is the first process in civil law?

  Pleading
• What might happen if you violate criminal law?

  You could face fines or jail time
• Who are the parties involved in civil law?

  Individual vs. Individual/Entity
• How does civil law differ from criminal law?

  Civil law compensates the injured party
• What is contract law?

  • Governs agreements between parties
  • Ensures agreements are legally binding
  • Key elements: Offer, acceptance, consideration, mutual intent
• What is the typical outcome of a criminal law case?

  Jail time, fines
• How do different types of law interact with each other?

  A contract may be challenged under constitutional rights
• What is family law?

  • Deals with relationships and domestic issues
  • Covers marriage, divorce, child custody, and support