Appellate opinions which are published are considered to be law and will serve as legal precedent for future cases. Any directive issued by a judge ordering someone to do or not to do something. A person that disobeys a court order is guilty of contempt of court and can be incarcerated. Restraining orders are a good example. A local statute legislated by a city or municipality.
Most ordinances are infractions.
OSHA Abbreviation of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the government agency that enforces federal laws requiring safety standards in the workplace. An intentional physical act made by a perpetrator in furtherance of a crime. Inc. All rights reserved.