SPEA-J - Public And Environmental Affairs SPEA-J 301 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Private Law, Misdemeanor, United States Federal Sentencing Guidelines
28 Aug 2016
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Democracies have always sought to translate their basic principles and ideals into achievable goals through a system of laws that balance rights and the needs of society. These goals include public order, domestic tranquility, & protection of basic rights. Laws are seen as the product of the will of the people. Judicial: people charged with breaking the law are tried before a judge or jury. If the raises an issue about the constitutionality of their conviction, they are entitled to as the ussc to review their case with a writ of certiorari. If the writ is denied conviction is final. Limited post-conviction review is possible through a writ of habeas corpus. The country is divided into 11 judicial circuits. Some actions can be a violation of criminal law and a civil wrong doing, so vics of a crime may bring civil actions to seek compensation. Tort laws governing such a civil action are examples of private law.
