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1.6 Sources of Law | Criminal Law

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The first source of law is constitutional law. Two constitutions are applicable in every state: the federal or US Constitution, which is in force throughout the United States of America, and the state’s constitution. The US Constitution created our legal system, as is discussed in Chapter 2 “The Legal System in the United States”. States’ constitutions typically focus on issues of local concern. The purpose of federal and state constitutions is to regulate government action. Private individuals are protected by the Constitution, but they do not have to follow it themselves. Cora stands on a public sidewalk and criticizes President Obama’s health-care plan. Although other individuals may be annoyed by Cora’s words, the government cannot arrest or criminally prosecute Cora for her speech because the First Amendment of the US Constitution guarantees each individual the right to speak freely. On the other hand, if Cora walks into a Macy’s department store and criticizes the owner of Macy’s

1.6 Sources of Law | Criminal Law Skip to main content Chapter 1: Introduction to Criminal Law Search for: 1.6 Sources of Law Learning Objectives Identify the three sources of law. Rank the three sources of law, from highest to lowest. Ascertain the purpose of the US and state constitutions. Ascertain one purpose of statutory law. Ascertain the purpose of case law. Define judicial review. Diagram and explain the components of a case brief. Law comes from three places, which are referred to as the sources of law . Constitutional Law The first source of law is constitutional law . Two constituti

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