Distinguish between substantive and procedural criminal law

What will be an ideal response?


? Substantive criminal law defines which acts are considered criminal, and their associated punishments.
? Procedural criminal law describes the process by which they law should be carried out in order to protect the rights of individuals from the power of government.

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Who established a heroin importation and distribution network made up of black Vietnam veterans?

a. Jeff Fort b. Frank Mathews c. Charles Lucas d. Feddie Andrews

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Probable cause can be defined as a reasonable belief based on facts that would induce a

prudent person to conclude that some type of criminal activity is taking place or has recently occurred. a. True b. False

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The __________________ is comprised of the prosecutor, defense attorney, judge, and other court personnel who function to streamline the process of justice.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Most local police and sheriff's departments have a policy regarding nonlethal force, and almost all departments authorize the use of one or more nonlethal weapons

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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