Substantive Criminal Law
Substantive Criminal Law Substantive criminal law-> focusing on the creation of criminal laws and how courts in conjunction with law enforcement officers and corrections officers enforce and interpret those laws Why is criminal law so dangerous? - Govt can set rules we must follow - Govt can intrude on privacy to investigate - Govt is given discretion in prosecution - If govt decides to prosecute they are allowed to bring to court - Penalty if found guilty is loss of freedom or death Criminal v civil: 1st ask-> is this civil or criminal?