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Law in America

Types of Law Constitutional Law Statutory Law Administrative Law Outline of the structure of government Basic Rights Statutory Law Statutes and Ordinances Administrative Law Administrations and Agencies Common Law (Case Law) Law made by Judges who decide cases

Legal System Principles Equal Justice Under the Law Due Process of Law The Adversary System Presumption of Innocence

Civil Law Contracts Property Law Family Law Tort

Steps to a Civil Trial Plaintiff – Person who brings suit Defendant – Person who the suit is brought against Complaint is Filed Pretrial Discovery Trial (Resolution Without a Trial) Award

Criminal Law Petty Offenses Misdemeanors Felonies

Steps in a Criminal Case Investigation and Arrest Initial Appearance Preliminary Hearing or Grand Jury Plea Bargaining Arraignment and Plea Trial Decision Sentencing

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