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What is criminal law?

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Question added by Mustapha Muazu , Senior Legal Aid Officer , Legal Aid Council of Nigeria
Date Posted: 2016/04/20
Gayasuddin Mohammed
by Gayasuddin Mohammed , Advocate , Practicing Law before High Court at Hyderabad

Crime is a Public Wrong....It is commission or omission of a act forbidden by society. 

Therefore the Criminal Law is the public Law which regulates or deals with crimes in society at large.

My 2 cents. Thanks.

Ghada Eweda
by Ghada Eweda , Medical sales hospital representative , Pfizer pharmaceutical Plc.

Simply

Criminal law involves a system of legal rules designed to keep the public safe and deter wrongful conduct. Those who violate the law face incarceration, fines, and other penalties.

 In business dictionary

Criminal Law dealing with crimes and offenses against the State, and the filing of criminal cases.

 

Muhammad Eladawy
by Muhammad Eladawy , Police officer - captain , Ministry of interior

A set of laws established by the state about the forbidden behavior,So threatens the security and safety of the public and interest and endanger

paul mears
by paul mears , Program Director , American University in the Emirates

Crime is a Public Wrong....It is commission or omission of a act forbidden by society. 

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