2007-10-05 13:34:52 · 4 answers · asked by The one and only! 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Legally? No difference. But realistically, Civil Disobedience is law breaking with the intent of challenging the law itself in court, in an attempt to effect change. Normal Lawbreaking is done with the intent of getting away with it.
2007-10-05 13:44:20 · answer #1 · answered by Beardog 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Civil disobedience usually involve the law breaker being arrested peacefully. They understand that they are breaking the law, they are just doing for a higher goal-for the common good. They hope that their day in court will prove them right and set them free.
Lawbreakers are not so keen on going to jail and may or may not fight law enforcement officers. The lawbreakers, normally, break the law knowingly for personal gain. They hope that they get a good lawyer and win freedom on a technicality.
2007-10-05 20:40:49 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin k 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Civil disobedience is when people use their rights and freedoms to oppose a system peacefully. Such as a rally, protest, or union supported 'walking off the job'. During civil disobedience no person is injured, no property is damaged, nothing is stolen, no law is broken.
Lawbreaking, on the other hand, is usually a selfish act of knowingly causing harm upon another's person or property. It is punishable by the courts.
2007-10-05 20:45:33 · answer #3 · answered by lucy_shy8000 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Intent.
2007-10-05 20:41:00 · answer #4 · answered by paradigm_thinker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋