In a Common Law Legal System

question 15

Multiple Choice

In a common law legal system:

• A)The primary source of law is legislation.
• B)The decisions of judges are not recorded as a source of law.
• C)The model of law is the Roman model
• D)The two main sources of law are legislation and case law.

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Definitions:

White-Collar Crime

Non-violent crime committed by individuals or corporations in the course of their professional lives, often involving fraud or theft.

RICO Act

The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, a federal law designed to combat organized crime in the United States by enabling extended penalties for acts performed as part of a criminal organization.

Probable Cause

A reasonable basis for believing that a crime may have been committed, necessary for certain legal actions like search warrants.

First Appearance

The initial appearance of an arrested individual before a judge who determines whether there was probable cause for the arrest. If the judge ascertains that probable cause did not exist, the individual is freed.