Explain why criminal laws are a dispute between the accused and the 'state' or government.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for an explanation of the relationship between criminal laws and the state or government, specifically how these laws represent a dispute between the accused and the government acting on behalf of the community.
Answer
The government prosecutes on behalf of the community.
The government takes the accused to court on behalf of the community to have them face the consequences of their actions.
Answer for screen readers
The government takes the accused to court on behalf of the community to have them face the consequences of their actions.
More Information
In criminal law, the government represents the interests of the community, as crimes are seen as offenses against society. Therefore, the state acts as the prosecutor in trials against the accused.
Tips
It's a common mistake to think of criminal proceedings as merely between individual parties, rather than involving the state as representative of public interest.
Sources
- LII Wex criminal law - Legal Information Institute - law.cornell.edu
- The Differences between Criminal Court and Civil Court | LawHelp.org - lawhelp.org
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