According to John Coffee, Criminal Law Differs from Civil Law

question 67

Multiple Choice

According to John Coffee, criminal law differs from civil law in which of the following ways?

• A) Criminal laws are legislative acts, but the civil law is largely judge-made
• B) Intent plays a lesser role in criminal law
• C) Criminal law is more tolerant of procedural informality
• D) Criminal law relies upon private enforcement

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