Legal Practice
In order to become a licensed attorney, a person must understand the basics of all kinds of law. However, attorneys usually choose to focus on one or two specific areas of law. For example, a criminal defense attorney specifically represents criminal defendants, while a personal injury attorney can represent plaintiffs or defendants in personal injury cases. Attorneys usually choose to specialize in an area of law because it's hard to be well versed in all of the different areas of law. Aspire India Legal Practice Areas section provides information about the different areas of law. You can also find links related to some of the different practice areas.
Criminal law involves the prosecution and defense of individuals charged with committing acts against society. Criminal offenses are defined by federal, state, and local laws and vary from minor infractions like speeding to serious crimes like murder. Penalties for crimes are generally proportional to the severity of the crime, with minor offenses usually punishable by a fine or probation. Serious offenses, on the other hand, could result in life in prison or even the death penalty depending on the jurisdiction and the circumstances of the crime.