Criminal laws vs. civil laws

January 2011

Country Counsel by: Robert Moore

IN the U.S., there are two types of laws: criminal and civil. Of course, criminal laws establish those acts and conduct which our society deems unacceptable, and the penalties for those who engage in such acts and conduct. Civil penalties are a much broader set of laws and apply to everything from commerce, business and property to marriage, taxes and utilities…Download full article here.

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