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- https://biz.libretexts.org/Courses/Northeast_Wisconsin_Technical_College/Book%3A_Business_Law_I_Essentials_(NWTC__OpenStax)/05%3A_Criminal_Liability/5.03%3A_Civil_vs._Criminal_LiabilityA legal case can be civil or criminal. Each case has different components and requirements. Before one can understand the civil and criminal systems, it is important to understand the aspects of both ...A legal case can be civil or criminal. Each case has different components and requirements. Before one can understand the civil and criminal systems, it is important to understand the aspects of both civil and criminal laws. The scope, consequences, and treatments of each vary.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Criminal_Procedure%3A_A_Free_Law_School_Casebook_2e_(Alexander_and_Trachtenberg)/03%3A_Interrogations/3.09%3A_Chapter_30_-_The_Sixth_Amendment-_Massiah_Doctrine_and_Waiver_of_RightsThis page explores the Sixth Amendment's right to counsel, particularly through the Massiah Doctrine and its application in cases like United States v. Billy Gale Henry and Jesse Montejo v. Louisiana....This page explores the Sixth Amendment's right to counsel, particularly through the Massiah Doctrine and its application in cases like United States v. Billy Gale Henry and Jesse Montejo v. Louisiana. It discusses how incriminating statements made without counsel present were deemed inadmissible, raising concerns about the interpretation of “deliberate elicitation.” Dissenting opinions challenge this view, arguing for spontaneous statements' admissibility.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Civil_Law/Foundations_of_Business_Law_and_the_Legal_Environment/06%3A_Criminal_Law/6.01%3A_Introduction_to_Criminal_LawThis page examines criminal law, highlighting its foundation in ancient traditions and emphasis on state prosecution for societal harm. It discusses key concepts such as criminal intent, responsibilit...This page examines criminal law, highlighting its foundation in ancient traditions and emphasis on state prosecution for societal harm. It discusses key concepts such as criminal intent, responsibility, and constitutional rights, along with the importance of clear statutory definitions. Unlike civil law, victims cannot dismiss charges, as the state holds prosecutorial power. A crime comprises both an action (actus reus) and the intent (mens rea) behind that action.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Civil_Law/Foundations_of_Business_Law_and_the_Legal_Environment/06%3A_Criminal_LawThis page explores the differences between criminal and civil law, categorizes crimes including serious felonies, and addresses corporate criminal intent. It identifies unethical business practices li...This page explores the differences between criminal and civil law, categorizes crimes including serious felonies, and addresses corporate criminal intent. It identifies unethical business practices like fraud and embezzlement, leading to potential fines and imprisonment for both firms and individuals. The chapter also discusses fundamental criminal procedures and defendants' rights, highlighting the necessity of understanding the legal landscape of criminal actions.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Civil_Law/Foundations_of_Business_Law_and_the_Legal_Environment/06%3A_Criminal_Law/6.02%3A_Types_of_CrimesThis page provides an overview of crime classifications, focusing on felonies and white-collar crimes. It covers serious offenses like murder and robbery, defining homicide and various types of theft....This page provides an overview of crime classifications, focusing on felonies and white-collar crimes. It covers serious offenses like murder and robbery, defining homicide and various types of theft. It also distinguishes between intent-driven crimes, such as fraud and embezzlement, and outlines federal laws addressing environmental, corporate, and computer crimes.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Civil_Law/Foundations_of_Business_Law_and_the_Legal_Environment/06%3A_Criminal_Law/6.08%3A_Summary_and_ExercisesThis page outlines criminal law as governing societal offenses, distinguishing it from civil law by requiring specific intent. It categorizes crimes into felonies and misdemeanors, highlighting white-...This page outlines criminal law as governing societal offenses, distinguishing it from civil law by requiring specific intent. It categorizes crimes into felonies and misdemeanors, highlighting white-collar crime and liability for attempts or conspiracies. The text also explores various scenarios of criminal activities, legal defenses, and implications for business executives, stressing the importance of understanding one's legal rights.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Civil_Law/Foundations_of_Business_Law_and_the_Legal_Environment/01%3A_Law_and_Legal_Systems/1.03%3A_Basic_Concepts_and_Categories_of_US_Positive_LawThis page outlines key legal concepts, highlighting the differences between contract and tort law, state and federal law, and civil versus criminal cases. It emphasizes that laws reflect societal mora...This page outlines key legal concepts, highlighting the differences between contract and tort law, state and federal law, and civil versus criminal cases. It emphasizes that laws reflect societal moral standards, governing areas such as property rights. Additionally, it distinguishes between substantive and procedural laws, showcasing examples like traffic violations.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Civil_Law/Foundations_of_Business_Law_and_the_Legal_Environment/06%3A_Criminal_Law/6.04%3A_ResponsibilityThis page discusses the legal concepts of criminal intent and various excuses that can limit or eliminate responsibility for crimes. It highlights mens rea, which varies with the crime's nature, and o...This page discusses the legal concepts of criminal intent and various excuses that can limit or eliminate responsibility for crimes. It highlights mens rea, which varies with the crime's nature, and outlines common excuses like mistakes of fact, entrapment, compulsion, and lack of capacity (infancy, insanity). The text notes that not all crimes necessitate intent, particularly in regulatory matters, emphasizing the complexity of excuses and the critical role of intent in determining guilt.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Civil_Law/Book3A_Law_for_Entrepreneurs/01%3A_Introduction_to_Law_and_Legal_Systems/1.03%3A_Basic_Concepts_and_Categories_of_US_Positive_LawWhether the radar device had been tested adequately?) The officer’s personal observation? (What kind of training has he had, how is he qualified to judge the speed of a car, and other questions arise....Whether the radar device had been tested adequately?) The officer’s personal observation? (What kind of training has he had, how is he qualified to judge the speed of a car, and other questions arise.) What if you unwisely bragged to a friend at a party recently that you went a hundred miles an hour on Main Street five years ago at half past three on a Tuesday morning? (If the prosecutor knows of this and the “friend” is willing to testify, is it relevant to the charge of fifty-three in a forty…
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Civil_Law/Business_Law_I_Essentials_(OpenStax)/05%3A_Criminal_Liability/5.03%3A_Civil_vs._Criminal_LiabilityA legal case can be civil or criminal. Each case has different components and requirements. Before one can understand the civil and criminal systems, it is important to understand the aspects of both ...A legal case can be civil or criminal. Each case has different components and requirements. Before one can understand the civil and criminal systems, it is important to understand the aspects of both civil and criminal laws. The scope, consequences, and treatments of each vary.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Workbench/MGT_1010/03%3A_Book-_Exploring_Business/3.16%3A_The_Legal_and_Regulatory_Environment_of_Business/3.16.02%3A_Criminal_versus_Civil_LawAs luck would have it, the whole episode is witnessed by the homeowner’s neighbor, who approaches the scene of the disaster just as your roommate has climbed down from the scaffold. “Man, you must be ...As luck would have it, the whole episode is witnessed by the homeowner’s neighbor, who approaches the scene of the disaster just as your roommate has climbed down from the scaffold. “Man, you must be dumber than a bag of hammers,” says the neighbor to your roommate, who’s in no mood for unsolicited opinions, and before you know what’s happening, he breaks the neighbor’s nose with a single well-placed punch.
