What are some good examples of criminal law cases?

The wiki page on it isn’t half bad, but be sure to read the Background, followed by the Criminal Proceedings, and the Appellate proceedings, as they relate to the criminal law, which makes for some interesting case study, as despicable as the rulings were. read more

Criminal law pertains to cases that affect the public and you can be charged and serve a jail sentence for. Examples: murder, assault, drug possession and trafficking, even some traffic offences fall under criminal law, such as DUI - driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and dangerous driving. read more

These cases are simple examples of criminal law statutes. There are literally thousands of criminal law cases at trial every day in the U.S.—and even more individuals charged with the commission of a crime. Lesson Summary. Criminal law refers to a body of laws that apply to criminal acts. read more