criminal law
Criminal cases can lead to penalties such as fines or imprisonment. This topic is part of Law within Government & Society. This page currently draws on 4 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
criminal law trivia questions
Criminal law concerns conduct defined as what by government?
Answer: Crimes
Bonus fact: Criminal cases can lead to penalties such as fines or imprisonment.
Who prosecutes a criminal case on behalf of the government?
Answer: Prosecutor
Bonus fact: The state brings criminal charges.
What standard of proof is generally required for conviction in a U.S. criminal trial?
Answer: Beyond a reasonable doubt
Bonus fact: The standard is higher than in ordinary civil cases.
What branch of law deals with offenses against society?
Answer: Criminal law
Bonus fact: Criminal law defines crimes and penalties.