long arm of the law Flashcards
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what is the difference between legal rules and non-legal rules?
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Legal rules are laws that apply to everyone in the community, enforced by state (LAWS) while non-legal rules are specific to certain groups or institutions, enforced by the organisation that made them (RULES)
2
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what is the difference between criminal law and civil law?
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Criminal law deals with offences against the community, individuals, or property, while civil law resolves disputes between private individuals.
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how does burden of proof differ for criminal and civil law
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criminal- prosecution, civil plaintiff
