Criminal law, also called penal law, is the collection of rules related to crime. The laws define what conduct is prohibited by the state. These laws are determined by assessing behavior that harms, threatens or endangers the safety or welfare of the public. Punishment is given to those who breach these established rules. Criminal law is different from civil law in its potential punishments.

Every crime must have criminal elements. In serious crimes, capital punishment may be given. The most common form of punishments given in the United States are fines and costs, as well as incarceration in a jail or prison. Jails and Prisons, along with additional Government supervision through punishments such as parole, probation and house arrest are common in the United States. The government may charge the offender fines or seize their money or property as part of the discipline.

There are five objectives for determining criminal law punishment: retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, rehabilitation & restitution.

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