Very few things in life give you that sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach like seeing those flashing light in your rearview mirror. Chances are the first thing most people do is immediately look at their speedometer. Were you speeding? Do you even know what the speed limit was? Can you think of ...
Criminal Law Criminal law also known as penal law is a set of rules and regulations that define certain punishments for particular crimes or wrongs that are executed against the state or society. Throughout this document criminal laws purpose and sources, jurisdictions that create and enforce criminal law, the adversarial system and standards of proof ...
There are two major factions of the United States court system: civil cases and criminal cases. Both take place in courtrooms all across the country, but there are several differences that separate the two. Civil & Criminal Court Cases: Plaintiff vs. Prosecutor In a criminal court case, the opposing parties are the prosecutor, often the ...
The United States has an adversarial legal system. In a count room, two opposing sides come before a judge (and sometimes a jury) to present their cases. The role of the judge and the jury differ when jury trials take place. There are two general types of proceedings which take place in court–civil and criminal. ...
In 1967, the United States Supreme Court transformed the juvenile justice system with its decision in In Re Gault. Now, three years later in March 1970, the juvenile system was once again facing substantial change. In the case of In Re Winship, important questions were raised regarding the rights of juveniles. The question before the ...