Civil law
What is the statute of limitations in civil cases?
Injury to property, trespassing, and enforcement of written contracts carry a five year statute of limitations.
An non indictable offense known as being less serious than a felony
Misdemeanor
Requirements to become a law
Has to follow the US Constitution
What types of legal issues does Family Law typically cover
Divorce, child custody, etc.
rules set by custom or treaty for which recognized by nations that it is binding in relations with one another
International law
what is the key goal of civil law
Provide the ability for courts to give right to private parties to seek remedies for disputes in the area of civil law
What is the difference between murder and manslaughter?
Murder is the killing of a human by another.
Manslaughter is the unlawful intentional killing of another human.
What obstacles does the potential law encounter
Has to pass through the US and state constitutions
legal process where an adult or adults become the legal parent of another person
Adoption
What are the main sources of international law
treaties,customary international organization, and other sources of law.
What do civil laws help settle?
Arguments between people
which three levels of government are laws found?
Federal state and local.
who is required to obey the statutes congress passes
Entire United States
This law suit is used to establish fatherhood
Paternity
what is the purpose of the United Nations?
maintaining international peace and security
According to the 7th amendment you are entitled to what in a civil trial
Jury
Who decides if someone is guilt
The Jury
State constitution cannot _____?
violate the Us constitution
these are benefits given to families that lose a loved one while working of deployed.
survivors benefits
what is the difference between public and private international law
Private laws are enacted for the benefit of a particular individual or small group
public laws are laws intended for general application which applies to the nation or class of individual
Given an example of a civil trial
Divorce, custody
what are your 6th amendment rights regarding criminal trials?
Due process, legal counsel, and a jury trial
Give an example of constitutional law.
Freedom of speech, Religion, Due process and equal protection.
person who is legally required to report suspected abuse of neglect of a child or vulnerable adult.
Mandated Reporters
What is diplomatic immunity?
A legal principle that protects diplomats from being prosecuted or sued so they can do their jobs with out fear of being arrested or sued.