Question

Which statement best describes the difference between a statute and case law?

A statute is a law created by lawmakers; case law is an interpretation of the law by a judge.
Violating a statute can only result in a penalty or fine; violating a case law can result in jail.
A statute involves constitutional law; case law involves criminal law.
Statutes refer to only state laws; case law can apply at the federal, state, or local level.