Human law and natural law: The two basic laws

A bird eating a worm, and a dog chasing a cat are examples of natural law. The existence of human interference isn't necessary when it comes to these divine laws. This is the way of the world, and it simply can not be altered in any way.

Imprisonment for committing a crimes and receiving tickets for driving over the speed limit are examples of human law or common law. These were created to keep a coexistent balance with the laws that already were in existence to control and regulate the common good of everyone as a whole.

With natural law it's best to think of law that is similar to already knowing what is right and what is wrong. However, this will then come in conflict with human law because some individuals lack the mental capacity to decipher what is right and wrong. Which in return, causes them to go out and do rather unlawful things. Human law understands these developmental delays or issues and doesn't solely hold those individuals at fault.

A toddler wouldn't be held at fault if he/she was to break a very expensive toy. It's a common understanding that the younger the child is, the harder it is for them to understand that they have to be gentle with certain toys. They don't understand the expense that was placed into that item because that common sense hasn't been developed yet within their minds. They are protected by human laws that generalize children as growing up and learning right from wrong.