Criminal law

     Criminal law, the body of law that defines criminal offenses, regulates the apprehension, charging, and trial of suspected persons, and fixes penalties and modes of treatment applicable to convicted offenders. Criminal law is only one of the devices by which organized societies protect the security of individual interests and ensure the survival of the group.

Substantive Criminal Law

Procedural Criminal Law

Crimes against Persons

Crimes against Property

White-Collar Crimes

Drug Offenses

Organized Crime

Sex Crimes

Traffic Violations and DUI

Juvenile Delinquency

Cybercrime

1. Substantive Criminal Law

    This legal branch defines and classifies criminal offenses, specifying the elements that constitute each crime and the associated penalties. It forms the foundation for prosecuting and adjudicating criminal cases.

2. Procedural Criminal Law

   This legal framework governs the processes involved in criminal investigations, arrests, trials, and appeals. It ensures fair treatment and protection of defendants’ rights throughout the criminal justice system, establishing procedures for due process and a just legal outcome.

3. Crimes Against Persons

  This legal category encompasses offenses that directly harm individuals, including acts such as homicide, assault, and kidnapping. It addresses crimes that impact the personal safety and well-being of individuals.

4. Crimes Against Property

    This legal category encompasses offenses related to the unlawful taking or damage of property, including theft, burglary, and arson. It addresses crimes that involve the infringement on property rights.

5. White-Collar Crimes

    This legal category encompasses non-violent offenses committed by individuals or corporations in the course of business, including acts such as fraud, embezzlement, and insider trading. It focuses on financial and corporate misconduct rather than physical harm.

6. Cybercrime

   This legal category addresses criminal activities involving computers, networks, and digital information, encompassing offenses such as hacking, identity theft, and online fraud. It focuses on illicit activities in the digital realm.

7. Drug Offenses

    This legal category pertains to crimes related to the possession, distribution, manufacturing, or trafficking of controlled substances. It addresses offenses associated with illicit drugs and controlled substances.

8. Organized Crime

    This legal category involves criminal activities coordinated by organized groups, often engaging in illegal enterprises such as racketeering, money laundering, and drug trafficking. It focuses on offenses committed by structured criminal organizations.

9. Sex Crimes

    This legal category addresses offenses of a sexual nature, including acts such as rape, sexual assault, and child pornography. It encompasses criminal activities involving sexual misconduct and violations.

10. Traffic Violations and DUI

    This legal category enforces laws related to traffic offenses, driving under the influence (DUI), and vehicular manslaughter. It addresses legal aspects related to road safety and impaired driving.

11. Juvenile Delinquency

This legal category addresses criminal offenses committed by individuals under the age of majority, often involving specialized juvenile courts. It focuses on legal considerations specific to youthful offenders.