definition of criminal law
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Criminal law refers to the branch of law consisting of any acts or behaviors seen as offensive to the public, government, or state in violation of criminal statutes.
Criminal law refers to the branch of law consisting of any acts or behaviors seen as offensive to the public, government, or state in violation of criminal statutes.