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Criminal Law
What Do You Know
| What Is criminal Law? | Laws that define crimes and punishments enforced by the government |
| What is the difference between criminal law and civil law? | Criminal law involves offenses against the state; civil law deals with disputes between individuals. |
| What is actus reus? | The physical act of committing a crime. |
| What is mens rea? | The mental intent or state of mind when committing a crime. |
| What are the two main elements needed to prove a crime? | Actus reus + mens rea |
| What is a felony? | A serious crime punishable by more than one year in prison. |
| What is a misdemeanor? | A less serious crime punishable by less than one year in jail. |
| What is an infraction? | A minor violation usually punished by a fine (like a traffic ticket). |