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Family Law

Front

Laws that govern marriage, common-law partnerships, and child custody

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Libel

Front

A written defamation of a person's character, reputation, business, or property rights

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Slander

Front

The action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation

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Felonies

Front

A serious criminal offense punishable by a prison sentence of more than one year (murder, kidnapping, etc.)

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Administrative Law

Front

Deals with the rules and regulations that have been established by governmental agencies.

Back

Criminal Law

Front

The body of law dealing with crimes and their punishment

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Code of Hammurabi

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First written legal code from Ancient Babylon; "eye for an eye"

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Civil Law

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Concerns noncriminal disputes between private parties

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Constitutional Law

Front

Laws relating to the interpretation of the Constitution

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Lawsuit

Front

A legal action in which a person or group sues to collect damages for some harm that is done

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Tort Cases

Front

Disputes that arise out of obligations inherent in social life (negligence and slander)

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Penal Codes

Front

Laws concerning crimes, offenses, and their punishment

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Misdemeanors

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A relatively minor offense such as vandalism or stealing inexpensive items

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Statutory Law (Statute)

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Law passed by the U.S. Congress or state legislatures

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