Law is a system of rules created and enforced by a government that regulates behavior. It has been called both a science and an art of justice. Legal justification depends on a higher standard than ordinary evidence; it requires more than an argument that something is right or wrong. It is a matter of whether the standard is sufficiently important for society to accept it as law.

Judges and lawyers are the people who make the laws and decide cases. A career in the law is popular among many people.

A law is a set of rules that citizens must follow or face punishment, such as fines or jail time. For example, it is against the law to steal in most places. A lawyer is a person who advises and represents clients in court.

An arraignment is the process by which a criminal defendant is brought into court and told of the charges against him or her. A lawsuit is a legal action brought by a plaintiff against a defendant. A judge makes a decision in a case after hearing testimony from witnesses and reviewing evidence.

A trial is a formal proceeding where a jury listens to evidence presented by both sides and decides whether someone is guilty of a crime. A court of appeals can review a trial decision and make changes to the verdict. A judge may grant a request to delay the trial or a motion for reconsideration during a trial.