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a state judge decides that, because a couple lived together for many years, they must split their assets equally between them now that they have ended their relationship, despite not being legally married. He bases his decision upon other court cases in the same state. which type of law is the judge applying to this case?
a.) criminal law
b) common law
c.) grand jury law
d.) equity law

2.) which of the following are types of crimes defined under criminal law? select all that apply.
-civil
-common
- felony
-misdemeander
-tort

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Bakerboyt
  1. Common law
    2. ~C. Felony
    ~D. Misdemeanor
    3. A. Grand jury

1. I believe the answer is: Common law

Common law refers to the law based on judicial decisions of courts after cross examining existing facts and the decisions made by the past court. This type of law is usually used to solve the conflict between citizens that do not involved any form of criminal violations.

2. I believe the answer is:

~C. Felony

~D. Misdemeanor

The difference between felony and misdemeanor is the damage and magnitude of the crime. Felony is considered to be more serious and carried out larger punishments compared to misdeamnor.

Examples of felony are murder, kidnapping, burglary.

Examples of misdemeanours are: Vandalism, trespassing, reckless driving.

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