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Understanding Criminal and Civil Law: Key Violations and Legal Procedures

This guide provides an overview of critical aspects of criminal and civil law, including various offenses such as drug abuse, DWI, property crimes, assault, and violent crimes. It also covers misdemeanor offenses, civil law procedures for filing complaints, and the criminal law process from arrest to trial and sentencing. Familiarize yourself with terms like juvenile court procedure and learn about the implications of infractions such as loitering, theft, and fraud. Understanding these concepts is essential for navigating the legal system effectively.

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Understanding Criminal and Civil Law: Key Violations and Legal Procedures

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  1. Law Visuals

  2. Criminal Law

  3. Civil Law

  4. Felony

  5. (1) Drug abuse violations(2) Driving while Intoxicated(3) Property crime (includes burglary, larceny, theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson.) (4) Larceny-theft(5) Assault(6) Disorderly conduct(7) Liquor laws(8) Violent crime (including murder, non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault. (9) Drunkenness(10) Aggravated assault(11) Burglary(12) Vandalism(13) Fraud(14) Weapons violations (carrying or possession)(15) Curfew and loitering(16) Robbery(17) Offenses against family and children(18) Stolen property (buying, receiving, possession)(19) Motor vehicle theft(20) Forgery and counterfeiting

  6. Misdemeanor

  7. Aggravated harassment • Assault • Criminal contempt • Criminal mischief • Possession of certain illegal drugs • Possession of stolen property • Selling certain drugs • Trespassing • Endangering a child • Loitering • Graffiti • Resisting arrest

  8. Civil Law Procedure file complaint

  9. Civil Law Procedure trial JURY

  10. Criminal Law Procedure arrest

  11. Criminal Law Procedure Jail w/bail

  12. Criminal Law Procedure Arraignment -plea Not Guilty.

  13. Criminal Law Procedure Arraignment -probable cause is reviewed

  14. Criminal Law Procedure Arraignment -attorney if needed

  15. Criminal Law Procedure Arraignment -trial date is set

  16. Criminal Law Procedure Trial

  17. Criminal Law Procedure Verdict Guilty!

  18. Criminal Law Procedure Sentencing 200 hours of community service.

  19. Juvenile Court Procedure

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