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When does a crime occur?

A crime occurs when an individual breaks one of our criminal laws. Every crime has two essential parts: the action and the intent. For example, the crime of arson has two parts: setting fire to a building and doing it willfully and deliberately. Setting a fire by accident may not be a crime.

What should I do if I get injured on the job?

Immediately report your injury to your employer. If, before your injury , you gave your employer written notice of the name and address of your personal physician, you can go to that physician for treatment immediately after an injury. If you did not notify your employer about your physician, your employer is responsible for arranging for your treatment. If your employer fails to refer you to a doctor after being notified of your injury, you may choose your own doctor. Furthermore, your employer will provide you with a claim form on which you must describe your injury and how, when, and where it occurred. Return the completed form to your employer.

When is the accused entitled to have a jury trial?

When a criminal case is brought to court and the accused might go to jail for a term of five years or more the accused has the opportunity to choose to have either a trial by judge alone or a trial by a judge and jury.

What are the rights of the copyright holder or creator?

One of the rights exclusive to copyright holders is the right to reproduce their works Copyright holders also have the right prepare derivative works, to distribute copies for sale, and to perform the work publicly, as in the case of motion pictures, videos and plays.

What are some types of civil cases?

Types of civil cases include contract disputes, divorces, custody disputes, contested wills and estates, and personal injury disputes that may have been caused in motor vehicle accidents.

What happens at the end of a trial?

At the end of the trial, when both sides have stated their cases, a verdict will be reached. In a criminal trial with a jury, this verdict must be unanimous. If the jury cannot reach a unanimous verdict, it is called a "hung jury" and a new trial must be held. If the individual is found guilty, then the judge will sentence the accused. The penalty is usually more serious in a criminal case than in a civil case. Sentences may include probation, a fine, a suspended sentence or imprisonment.

What is human rights law?

Human rights law is a system of laws, both domestic and international which is intended to promote human rights. Human rights law includes a number of treaties which are intended to punish some violations of human rights such as war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. There are also a number of international courts which have been constituted to judge violations of human rights including the European Court of Human Rights and the International Criminal Court.

What are tax laws ?

Tax law involves the taxation of income and property acquired through personal and professional efforts. In addition to income tax, there is sales tax, gift tax, inheritance tax, capital gains tax, property tax, and a myriad of other areas of tax.

What is company law?

Corporation's law or corporate law is the law concerning the creation and regulation of corporations. A corporation is a group of people which are legally treated as a person; the corporation can own property, sign contracts, sue, and be sued.