Which statement correctly defines criminal law?

• A. Deals with family law matters.
• B. Regulates business contracts.
• C. Offense against another person or thing.
• D. Deals with immigration policy.

Answer: (C)

Criminal law is the branch that defines actions that are offenses against the public, individuals, or property and sets penalties for those acts. The statement that describes an offense against another person or thing captures this essence because it points to conduct that harms someone or something and is subject to criminal punishment. The other options refer to areas outside criminal law: family law covers marriages and custody, contract law handles civil disputes over private agreements, and immigration policy deals with who may enter or stay in a country. So, identifying acts that harm people or property as crimes aligns with what criminal law regulates.