Abdurasulova Mastura 2108
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Criminal law involves prosecution by the government of a person for an act that has been classified as a crime. penal code the legal code governing crimes and their punishment There is, however, a Model Penal Code (MPC) which serves as a good starting place to gain an understanding of the basic structure of criminal liability. persuade cause somebody to adopt a certain position or belief Furthermore, the prosecutor must persuade the jury or judge "beyond a reasonable doubt" of every fact necessary to constitute the crime charged. plaintiff a person who brings an action in a court of law In civil cases, the plaintiff needs to show a defendant is liable only by a "preponderance of the evidence," or more than 50%. preponderance exceeding in heaviness; having greater weight In civil cases, the plaintiff needs to show a defendant is liable only by a " preponderance of the evidence," or more than 50%. procedure a particular course of action intended to achieve a result Criminal law also includes decisions by appellate courts that define crimes and regulate criminal procedure in the absence of clear legislated rules. property something owned However, persons found liable in a civil case may only have to give up property or pay money, but are not incarcerated. prosecution legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior criminal law: an overview Criminal law involves prosecution by the government of a person for an act that has been classified as a crime. prosecutor an official conducting criminal cases on behalf of the state In a criminal case, the state, through a Yüklə 33,95 Kb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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