What Is the Central Characteristic of a Criminal Law

question 67

Multiple Choice

What is the central characteristic of a criminal law?

• A) A violation of the rule results in punishment before a court.
• B) Imprisonment is imposed.
• C) There is a tangible victim.
• D) Society wishes to use criminal law to rid communities of undesirables.

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