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Criminal Law

Criminal law governs crimes, including felonies and misdemeanors. Laws in this category are designed to provide clear boundaries of conduct, establish penalties, and protect societal interests.
Sub-categories:

Explore the fundamental rationales behind penalizing crime, such as retribution, deterrence, rehabilitation, and incapacitation.

Covers the definitions of statutory crimes and the elements necessary to establish criminal liability, addressing diverse aspects of morality and legality.

Focuses on the set of rules governing the series of proceedings through which the government enforces substantive criminal law.

Encompasses the courtroom procedures from initial arrest to sentencing and appeal, outlining the rights of the accused at every stage.

Details the norms and legal standards that determine the admissibility of evidence in criminal courts.

Examines the guidelines and practices for imposing criminal punishment upon those found guilty of crimes.

Focuses on the treatment and laws concerning underage offenders who fall within the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system.

Pertains to financially motivated, nonviolent crime committed by businesses and government professionals.

Addresses crimes in the digital domain, including hacking, identity theft, and other forms of computer-related crimes.

Integrates the application of scientific principles and practices to the criminal justice system and crime investigation.

Covers crimes of international concern such as genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, and the workings of international criminal tribunals.

Covers the strategic art and legal practices involved in defending individuals and companies charged with criminal activity.

Specifically focuses on the laws, penalties, and legal approaches related to illicit drug use, manufacturing, and trafficking.

Addresses offenses involving violence, including assault, murder, rape, and robbery, and their legal implications.

Involves crimes such as theft, burglary, fraud, embezzlement, and cyber theft, focusing on the unlawful taking of another's property.

Encompasses the professional responsibilities and ethical dilemmas that arise in criminal practice, guiding the conduct of defense attorneys, prosecutors, and judges.