NAME: OKOTIE TERRY
CRIMINAL LAW
What does the court case
focus on?
What is the main source of this
type of law?
Who makes this kind of law
Who initiate legal proceedings? In criminal law, legal proceedings are initiated by the
prosecuting authority which can be a government
agency or and individual such as a district Anthony or
a state prosecutor
What Is the most likely
outcome for this case
Who is responsible for
providing the case (burden of
proof)
What is the standard of proof
required?
Normally how soon must legal
actions start?
What are the main part of law
that apply?
OGHENEYERHOVWO
CIVIL LAW
In criminal law the court case primarily focuses on the
defendant, he is the person accused of committing a
crime, he is being prosecuted by the state or
government. The case in centered on whether the
defendant is found guilty or not of the alleged
offence, if found guilty, what penalties or
consequences should he face.
Constitution, statutory, and case law
Criminal laws are made by legislative bodies, such as
parliaments, congresses, or legislative assemblies.
This bodies consist of elected representatives who
propose, debate and vote on laws that define a
specific crime and their corresponding penalties.
Acquittal- when the defendant is found not guilty.
Conviction- if the defendant is found guilty of the
crime committed.
Plea bargain- an agreement between the prosecutor
and the defendant, such as parole, minimum
sentencing.
Dismissal- when the prosecutor does not have enough
evidence to prove the defendant committed the
accused crime
The prosecutor
“Cbeyond reasonable doubt” The prosecutor must
provide evidence that is convincing and logical, and
strong with no reasonable doubt in the mind of the
judge or jury while he passes his judgment
There is no timeframe for when action starts in Once the law suite is filled, the defendant is
criminal laws served with the notice, and then have a certain
amount of time to respond
Misdemeanor and felonies
Misdemeanor- crime punishable by less than 1year in
Focuses on resolving disputes between individuals
or entities, such as business or organization.
Individuals involved in this case are referred to as
plaintiff and the defendant. The court determine
liability, assess damage, and provide appropriate
remedies or compensation, rather than punishing
wrongdoings
The enacted statutory law or codes
Civil laws are typically made by legislative bodies,
such as parliaments, congresses, or legislative
assemblies. This bodies consist of elected
representatives who propose, debate and vote on
laws that govern the civil matter
In civil law legal proceedings are initiated by
individuals or entities, who believed their rights
have been violated or may have suffered harm.
The aggrieved party (plaintiff) initiate legal actions
by filling a lawsuit with the appropriate civil court
Judgement for plaintiffs- This is when the court
rules the judgment for the plaintiff, the person
whom feels his rights were violated or was
harmed.
Judgement for defendant- If the evidence
presented by the defendant proves he is not
responsible for the claim mad against him the
judgment will be ruled in favor of him. The
defendant is the person has been sued by the
plaintiff,
Settlement- This is when the both parties come to
resolutioner agreement.
The plaintiffs, and the defendant
“Preponderance of evidence” this refers the
strength and weight of the evidence in a case to
determine which “plaintiff or defendant” has the
strongest and substantial evidence to prove their
claim
Public and private
Public law- is the relations between public and the
jail, community service, probation, fines, and less
than a 1year sentence in jail are the punishment
issued in misdemeanor.
Felonies- This are crime punishable for more than a
years sentence
people.
Private law- concerns the action between
individuals which can result to a lawsuits.