6. How do the terms procedural law and substantive law differ? a. Substantive law refers to the rules and procedures of the criminal justice system; procedural law defines crimes. b. Substantive law defines crimes and governs the pretrial process; procedural law comprises the rules for trying and punishing a criminal. c. Substantive law defines crimes and punishments; procedural law defines the process for the pretrial and trial of offenders. d. Substantive law defines civil rights and responsibilities, while procedural law defines crimes, punishments, and the process for trying and punishing someone who breaks the law