Criminal law is the body of law that deals with crime or criminal activity. This law guides the public towards actions prohibited by governmental institutions. These laws are ratified by a legislative body.
There are several types of criminal offenses, some of which include:
- Personal Crimes: This type includes arson, domestic abuse, child abuse, kidnapping, rape, and others.
- Regulatory Crimes: All crimes that include alcohol, drugs, administrative employee crimes, traffic crimes, and so on.
- Property Crimes: Crimes that include damaging or stealing any property, such as burglary, plagiarism, and theft.
- Financial Crimes: This includes any type of fraud or deception, such as extortion, tax evasion, money laundering, and so on.
To prosecute a criminal offense, the crime in question is divided into two parts by the defense attorney, known as "actus reus" (guilty act) and "mens rea" (guilty mind). Proving these two elements, along with admissible evidence, can lead to the defendant's conviction of the crime. Then, depending on the severity of the crime, the perpetrator can be imprisoned for several years, etc. A convicted person can also request an appeal.
Our attorneys are trained to handle the high pressure that comes with criminal law. They are highly dedicated when providing defense for their clients and protecting their clients' constitutional rights. Our attorneys also provide clients with an overview of the course of action to be taken. Our team takes our clients into complete confidence before presenting any evidence and always places them at the highest level of priority.
