Ian is a new attorney who has begun his own law practice. His first client comes seeking advice. The client recounts a series of events in which an altercation broke out last night at the local tavern. He asks Ian what possible charges he may face for his role in the barroom brawl. What he is asking for requires an understanding of ______.

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The client is asking for an understanding of substantive criminal law, which deals with the definitions of various crimes and the penalties for them, as opposed to the procedural aspects of how the case is processed through the legal system (criminal procedure), the constitutional rights involved in legal proceedings (due process), or the mental state required to commit a crime (criminal intent).

Ian Is a New Attorney Who Has Begun His Own