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Criminaw Law and Jurisprudence

Criminal law is the body of law that defines crime and criminalizes certain conduct, and provides for the punishment of people who break the law. Criminal law is distinguished from civil law, which deals with private civil matters. Criminal law covers a broad range of topics, including murder, theft, rape, assault, fraud, and trespass. The criminal justice system in the United States is a complex network of federal, state, and local courts and law enforcement agencies. Criminal laws are codified in a written statute passed by a legislative body.