Forensics 1 Quiz 2 - Roberts

Statutory Law

Law based on the constitution, made by governmental bodies like congress, can be federal, state, or local.

Common Law

Also known as 'Case Law', it consists of a body of laws made up of judicial opinions and precedents.

Civil Law

Referred to as 'Private Law', it deals with relationships between individuals and assigns blame instead of intent.

Criminal Law

Known as 'Public Law', it pertains to offenses against individuals and society, where the state acts as the plaintiff.

Equity Law

Also called 'Preventative Law', it addresses issues that common or case law does not touch, such as injunctions.

Administrative Law

Regulates the establishment, duties, rules, and powers of government administrative agencies.

Plea Bargaining

An agreement where a defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for dropping more serious charges.

Miranda Rights

Rights that inform a suspect of their right to remain silent and to an attorney, to protect against self-incrimination.

Frye Standard

Scientific evidence must be provided by an expert witness and have general acceptance in that field of study.

Daubert Ruling

Scientific techniques must be testable, follow standards, be peer-reviewed, and generally accepted in the scientific community.