Substantive criminal law is primarily concerned with:
A) ?compensating the injured party for harm.
B) ?defining crimes and their punishment.
C) ?setting out the basic rules of practice in the criminal justice system.
D) ?dealing with the government and its relationships with individuals or other governments.
E) ?ensuring fair play between the defense and the prosecution.
B
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