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- 1. a criminal prosecution is usually instituted by the State at the discretion of the ___.
- 7. a law is an ____ rule.
- 9. "the guilty state of mind"
- 10. a position where one is liable or likely to be convicted of a crime.
- 12. "the voluntary guilty act"
- 14. A Defense ____ defends the accused against the government's case.
- 15. In a criminal case, one will be found _____ or not____.
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- 2. lawyers who represent the state throughout the court process.
- 3. unlike the criminal law, the civil law seeks to provide _____.
- 4. In a civil case, one will be found ___ or not ____.
- 5. The main purpose of the criminal law is to _____ the interest of the public.
- 6. unlike the civil law, the criminal law seeks to give _____.
- 8. A violation of a law in which there is injury to the public/a member of the public and a term in jail or prison, and/or a fine as possible penalties.
- 11. To ensure safety, the criminal law punishes the ______.
- 13. their role is to make sure the law is followed and oversees what happens in court.