Which of the following is an example of civil law?
a. Possession of marijuana
b. Assault and battery
c. Giving alcohol to a minor
d. Child custody case
ANS: D
A
Possession of marijuana is an example of a violation of criminal law: possession of an illegal substance.
B
Assault and battery comes under the purview of criminal law.
C
Giving alcohol to a minor is an example of a violation of criminal law.
D
Civil law recognizes and enforces the rights of individuals, such as disputes over legal rights or duties of individuals in relation to one another. A child custody case is an example of civil law.
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