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Imagine a country without laws. No rules to follow, nothing will regulate social conduct and nothing will prohibit threatening or harm.
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Criminal and penal law refers to the same type of law. Punishments under these laws can be severe and unique depending on the offense and the jurisdiction. Imprisonment, execution, parole, probation and fines are the most common forms of punishment. On occasion, the lines between civil and criminal law become blurred.
Five categories of penalties include punishment, retribution, deterrence, incapacitation and restitution. These punishments will vary among jurisdictions..
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Criminal law distinguishes crimes from civil wrongs such as tort or breach of contract. Criminal law has been seen as a system of regulating the behavior of individuals and groups in relation to societal norms at large whereas civil law is aimed primarily at the relationship between private individuals and their rights and obligations under the law.
Types of criminal law are
Arrests and Searches
Drug Crimes
Juvenile Law
Drunk Driving / DUI / DWI
Parole
Probation
Pardons
Violent Crimes
White Collar Crimes
Military Law
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How Knowledge of Criminal Law Helps
You don’t have to be a legal expert, but some knowledge of criminal law can help ensure that you will not have your rights trampled. The most important thing is for you to know what your rights are and what you are required to do under the law. There are certain things that law enforcers cannot compel you to do even if you are already suspected of a crime.
There have been situations where the laws become unclear between criminal law and civil law. Criminal law is very distinctive as the penalties for violating the law can be severe. For example, an offender sent to prison can be sent on a solitary basis or for the remainder of their life. House arrest is quite similar to imprisonment given the fact that it involves the offender being confined to a particular area. The offender can also lose assets and property depending on the case.