Tort Law and Police Powers
Respond to the following:
Specify the key differences between criminal law and tort law. Next, explain the common approaches that the judicial system takes in order to ensure that the public upholds these two types of laws. Provide one specific example of cases in which the judicial system applies these approaches to support your response.
Discuss whether or not you believe there is a compelling public need for legislatures to enact laws that define police powers in order to prevent the use of excessive force. Provide a rationale to support your response.
Use the Internet or the Strayer Library to research articles on tort law and the approaches that the judicial system takes to uphold tort law.