1. Seven Expectations of the legal system:
Introduction to Law
Seven Expectations of the legal system:
Protect basic human rights
Promote Fairness
Help resolve conflicts
Promote Order & stability
Protect the environment
Represent the will of the majority
Protect the rights of minorities

2. Basic Human Rights
Political – freedom of speech, religion, press, voting
Social – education, food, housing, healthcare
Economic – own property, right to a job w/ safe working conditions
Environmental – the right to a clean & safe environment

3. Law Purpose: Kinds of Laws Prevent or minimize conflict
Provide means to resolve conflict
Kinds of Laws
Criminal - Govt vs. defendant, public wrong, punishment (Felonies & misdemeanors)
Civil – Private parties, plaintiff sues defendant, monetary damages, private rights

4. Types:
Common – law created by judge’s rulings, these rules form precedents to be followed in similar cases (satre decisis)
Statutory – law created by legislators
Substantive – define conducts, which is legally prohibited and is subject to punishment. (murder, robbery, etc.)
Procedural – rules by which substantive law is administered, rules governing the procedures by which crimes are investigated and prosecuted. (Due process, double jeopardy, self incrimination, search & seizure, Miranda)