A nurse is arrested for possession of illegal drugs. What kind of law is involved with this type of activity?
A) Civil
B) Private
C) Public
D) Criminal
Ans: D
Criminal law concerns state and federal criminal statutes, which define criminal actions such as murder, manslaughter, criminal negligence, theft, and illegal possession of drugs. Civil law, also called private law, includes laws relating to contracts, ownership of property, and the practice of nursing, medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry. Public law is law in which the government is involved directly.
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