Breach Quote by Lawrence M. Friedman
“Criminal law has to do with relations between the misbehaving individual and his government...Criminal law establishes rules of conduct; their breach, if prosecuted and conviction follows, results in punishment.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A History of American Law, 1973
Criminal law defines the relationship between individuals who break rules and the state, imposing punishment when those rules are violated.
In simple terms: Criminal law links wrongdoing to state‑enforced penalties.
Understand the role of law in regulating behavior.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- courtroom practice
- policy making
- law school curricula
- public education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does punishment affect deterrence?
- What alternatives to punishment exist?
It may simplify complex social dynamics and ignore rehabilitative aims.