Asked by Angela Pantoja on Jun 13, 2024
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A state statute making murder a crime is an example of a substantive law,criminal law,and public law.
Substantive Law
The body of law setting out rights and duties that affect how people behave in organized social life. See also procedural law.
Criminal Law
The body of law that pertains to crime and punishment, regulating social conduct and proscribing threatening, harming, or otherwise endangering the health, safety, and moral welfare of people.
Public Law
The branch of law that governs the relationship between individuals, corporations, and the state, including constitutional, administrative, and criminal law.
- Differentiate among substantive law, procedural law, public law, and private law in terms of their functions and distinctions.
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Silvia OrtizJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
True
Explanation :
Substantive law sets the rights and duties of people as they act in society.Criminal law is the law under which the government prosecutes someone for committing a crime.Public law concerns the powers of government and private parties (which includes criminal law).Hence,a state's murder statute is an example of all three types of laws.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate among substantive law, procedural law, public law, and private law in terms of their functions and distinctions.