Death penalty means that you are to die by either the electric chair or lethal injection for crimes. Major crimes as murder
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statutory law, law enforcement, criminal courts, and punishment
The harshest punishment for a crime is capital punishment also known as the death penalty.
Substantive Law
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The principle difference is that if found guilty of violating criminal law you can be sent to jail or prison to 'pay' for your offense. If you are found to be in violation of civil law there is no jail or prison time attached to it, only monetary fines.
In Islamic law, the punishment for rape is severe and can include imprisonment, flogging, or even the death penalty, depending on the circumstances and the interpretation of the law in a particular jurisdiction.
The key elements of substantive criminal law are that the law has to be written, there has to be a set punishment for the violation, and there has to be a procedure on how to investigate and charge the offender for their violation of law.
Yes, they are synonyms. You could also use: Sentence Reprimand Retribution Penance Price Chastisement Castigation
The "death penalty," also known as capital punishment, is not a law but a consequence for committing specific, serious crimes such as murder, treason, etc.Not all countries use capital punishment.
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In criminal law a final judgment of guilty in the criminal case and the punishment that is granted.