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Category: Criminal Law Center

  • Criminal Sentencing Law

    Criminal Sentencing Law Criminal Sentencing Law

  • Exclusionary Rule

    The Exclusionary Rule: Main Elements The coverage of The Exclusionary Rule includes the following element(s): Search and Seizure For detailed information on this issue, please read the corresponding entry. References See Also Criminal Law (in international or comparative law) Criminal […]

  • Exclusionary Rule

    The Exclusionary Rule: Main Elements The coverage of The Exclusionary Rule includes the following element(s): Search and Seizure For detailed information on this issue, please read the corresponding entry. References See Also Criminal Law (in international or comparative law) Criminal […]

  • Burden of Proof

    Introduction Burden of Proof, in law, responsibility for proving a disputed charge or allegation. In criminal trials, the prosecution has the heavy burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. In civil trials, the burden on the plaintiff is less rigorous. (1) For information on: […]

  • Burden of Proof

    Introduction Burden of Proof, in law, responsibility for proving a disputed charge or allegation. In criminal trials, the prosecution has the heavy burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. In civil trials, the burden on the plaintiff is less rigorous. (1) For information on: […]

  • State Crime

    State Crime Chambliss, in an article, [1] defines state crime as “acts defined by law as criminal and committed by state officials in the pursuit of their job as representatives of the state,” and he adds that state crime does not include acts “that benefit only individual officeholders.” Resources Notes 1. Chambliss, W. J. (1989).…

  • State Crime

    State Crime Chambliss, in an article, [1] defines state crime as “acts defined by law as criminal and committed by state officials in the pursuit of their job as representatives of the state,” and he adds that state crime does not include acts “that benefit only individual officeholders.” Resources Notes 1. Chambliss, W. J. (1989).…

  • International Crimes Court

    International Crimes In relation to the international law practice and international crimes in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: International Criminal Law About this subject:Money Laundering Note: there is detailed information and resources under […]

  • International Crimes Court

    International Crimes In relation to the international law practice and international crimes in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: International Criminal Law About this subject:Money Laundering Note: there is detailed information and resources under […]

  • Wildlife Trafficking

    Wildlife Trafficking in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Wildlife Trafficking: On July 1, 2013, President Obama issued Executive Order 13648 on Combating Wildlife Trafficking. 78 Fed. Reg. 40,621 (July 5, 2013). Sections 2, 3, and 4 of the Order establish […]

  • Environmental Crime

    Environmental Crime Environmental Crime: Factors for Presecution in the United States Introduction to Factors to be Considered Where the law and evidence would otherwise be sufficient for prosecution, the Attorney for the Department should consider the factors contained herein [1], to the extent they are applicable, along with any other relevant factors, in determining whether…

  • Environmental Crime

    Environmental Crime Environmental Crime: Factors for Presecution in the United States Introduction to Factors to be Considered Where the law and evidence would otherwise be sufficient for prosecution, the Attorney for the Department should consider the factors contained herein [1], to the extent they are applicable, along with any other relevant factors, in determining whether…

  • Genocide

    Genocide as an U.S. State Statute Topic This term is one of the topics in some U.S. State Statutes. Other topics of the World Encyclopedia of Law which are topics of some State Statures are: Licensed Public Accountants (State statute topic) Guardians Ad Litem (State statute topic) […]

  • Trial by Jury

    The Right to Trial by Jury Explained in the United States of America (In the U.S. law) References See Also Criminal Law (in international or comparative law) Criminal Procedure (in international or comparative law) Resources See Also Criminal Law Criminal Procedure

  • Trial by Jury

    The Right to Trial by Jury Explained in the United States of America (In the U.S. law) References See Also Criminal Law (in international or comparative law) Criminal Procedure (in international or comparative law) Resources See Also Criminal Law Criminal Procedure