A Laymans Introduction to Criminal Law –
ic concepts of criminal law? Simply put, criminal law is the body of law and regulations that are geared towards handling criminal acts. If a person does not observe a rule of law applicable to crimes, the person is in violation of the law and can be tried under criminal law. This is different from laws pertaining to civil matters, as it focuses in obtaining compensation for damages sustained or specific performances done for doing something wrong to another party. Civil law cases do not necessarily end on trial in a court. Normally, these cases get settled out of court and the parties involved negotiate agreements to comply with the wishes that the litigant. Many criminal cases are taken to court. One of the main reasons our laws on criminal…