Flashcards on Introduction to Substantive Criminal Law
Introduction to Substantive Criminal Law for Students
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Substantive Criminal Law
17 cards
Card 1
Question: What is substantive law?
Answer: Written statutory rules passed by the legislature that govern behavior, define crimes and punishments, and set rights and responsibilities of citizens
Card 2
Question: In which areas does substantive law have elements?
Answer: Both criminal law and civil law.
Card 3
Question: How does civil law differ from criminal law in the context of substantive law?
Answer: Civil law deals with torts (harmful actions not necessarily illegal) and compensation between parties; criminal law defines crimes punishable by the s
Card 4
Question: Give an example that distinguishes a civil tort from a criminal offense.
Answer: A neighbor suing another for cutting down a tree that landed on his land is a civil tort, not a criminal case.
Card 5
Question: What role does substantive law play in assessing an alleged offense?
Answer: It determines whether a crime or tort has been committed, what charges may apply, and whether evidence supports those charges.
Card 6
Question: Using drunk driving as an example, what does substantive law specify?
Answer: That drunk driving is a crime punishable by a term in prison.
Card 7
Question: What are the main objectives of criminal law listed in the content?
Answer: Protection of individuals and property, safeguarding law and order, and punishment of perpetrators with criminal penalties.
Card 8
Question: Provide one concise definition of a crime from the content.
Answer: An illegal act for which someone can be punished by the government.
Card 9
Question: Provide another definition of a crime mentioned in the content.
Answer: An act committed in violation of law where conviction by a court results in punishment, often imprisonment.
Card 10
Question: How is omission treated as a crime according to the content?
Answer: A failure to act can be a crime when the defendant had a legal duty to act, such as duties arising from creating a dangerous situation.