Differentiation should include

criminal law
- status offenses
- common law and statutory law
- spirit of the law and letter of the law
- standard of proof
civil law
- tort
- breach of contract
- standard of proof
case law
- precedents
- decisions affecting statutory law.

Process/Skill Questions:

What are the differences between common law and statutory law?
What influence do the use of the terms spirit of the law and letter of the law have on public relations?
What is a precedent, and how does it affect and/or clarify statutory law?
What is the difference between beyond a reasonable doubt and preponderance of evidence?
What category of law gives a criminal justice professional their authority?
How does one differentiate between real and personal property?