English Common Law

Based on the construct where the law is written on the hearts and minds of the people. The law is meant to reflect the will of "We the People". English Common Law is specifically a non-Code based law, however, underlying maxims at law apply. These maxims reflect the Ten Commandments and other legal constructs such as:

Innocent until proven guilty.
Proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
3 mandatory elements of every criminal charge: MENS REA - willful intent, ACTUS REUS - act or crime, CORPUS DELICTI - body of the crime, the actual damage.
He who incurs the benefit incurs the cost.
Justice delayed is justice denied.
(These maxims at law are listed in documents such as the MAGNA CARTA. This one is Art.40, June 15, 1215.

The Code, such as the Vehicle Code, the Penal Code and Family Code is not Law, it is code. Like a "code of ethics". The code which is spewed out in huge volumes is the work of individuals appointed to committees. Much of the code is anti-law and is in direct and treasonous conflict with the laws of the land.

A classic example is the "infraction scam" our police and Courts are pulling. There is no construct for a victim less / damage less crime under the law - that's why they make you sign the ticket - to contract you into agreeing to appear in 'their Court' under 'their Code'.