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Criminal law is BEST described as laws that
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A come straight from monarchs.come straight from monarchs.
B only affect those in prison.only affect those in prison.
C governs the relationships between citizen individuals and codifies their rights.governs the relationships between citizen individuals and codifies their rights.
D defines what constitutes a crime and provides for punishing those who commit crimes.

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D — defines what constitutes a crime and provides for punishing those who commit crimes.

Reason: criminal law sets out prohibited conduct and penalties enforced by the state. (Option C describes civil law; A and B are incorrect.)