Types of civil law
Substantive due process
certain rights, some that are specified in the Constitution and some that are implied
A serious offense
felony
step 1
Investigation and arrest
step one in civil cases
hiring a lawyer
a system of rules by which disputes are resolved on the grounds of fairness.
equity
a medium offense
misdemenor
step 2
Initial appearance
the second step
Filing the Complaint
another name for case law.
common law
A lesser offense
petty
step 3
Preliminary hearing or grand jury
the third step
Pretrial Discovery
another name for Statutory law
“Roman law”
a law written in the constitution
constitutional law
step 4
Plea bargaining
the forth step
Resolution Without Trial
Statutes passed by city councils
ordanence
divorce is this type of law
family law
step 5
Arrangement and pleas
the 5th step
Trial