PPT-Criminal law Crime

Criminal law Crime Justice and the Law Preview Criminal law Purposes of criminal law Definition of crime Elements of crime Burden of proof Categories of criminal offences. The “Discovery” of White-Collar Crime. Today, people are well aware of white-collar crime, and judges are willing to impose harsh sentences on white-collar criminals. However, this has not always been the case. 2.4 Criminal Defenses. Defenses. For a conviction to occur in a criminal case, the prosecutor must establish . beyond a reasonable doubt. that the defendant committed the act in question with the required intent.. Chapter 8. Guilty State of Mind. Meaning the prohibited act must be done intentionally, knowingly, or willfully. Carelessness is not considered a guilty state of mind. Example: You leave the stove on and burn down the entire apartment complex. You committed the act, but did not have a guilty state of mind (maliciousness) . Ch.4 Lesson 1. Purpose of Criminal Law. If someone broke in your house and stole your stuff, CRIMINAL . L. aw would charge them for breaking and entering…. …for your . per$onal. lo$$ you would sue them with CIVIL Law.. Criminology. Historical Perspectives On Criminology. Those in group "A" are all shoplifters, "B" are swindlers, "H" are purse snatchers, "E" are murderers, . etc. . Definition. Human beings are rational, and make decisions freely and with understanding of consequences. . What is crime? Who are criminals?. The Sand Brothers. Robert (b. 1978) and Danny Sand (b. 1980). Albertan family. Father (Dennis), Mother (Elaine). Father spent time in jail when he was young- after became a productive law abiding citizen (runs a business, member of community groups etc…). and Cyber Crime. © . 2013 . Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.. Learning Objective 1. Describe the two most common models of how society determines which acts are criminal. . Mintaha Neslihan Eroglu/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images. What is Crime?. The consensus model. Provides funding for criminal justice agencies. Creates criminal laws. Determines sentencing guidelines. Legislative Role. Pre-Historical Era (Earliest History-2000 B.C.). Societies based upon clans, tribes, or kinship. Defenses. For a conviction to occur in a criminal case, the prosecutor must establish . beyond a reasonable doubt. that the defendant committed the act in question with the required intent.. Defendants are not required to present a defense.. Lesson 1 . of . 4. 1. Scope & Sequence. Course website at . http://hsclegalcrime.weebly.com/. . CSU NSW HSC Online – Legal Studies . http. ://hsc.csu.edu.au/legal_studies. /. . The Law Handbook . A crime is a wrong against society . The main purpose of criminal law is to protect society and maintain the peace. The Criminal Law . System. Purposes of Mainstream Canadian Criminal Law . maintain order. Ancient Views of Crime. Throughout history, people have committed crimes against each one another. . In . ancient times, the common response was one of revenge; the victim or the victim’s family would exact what they felt to be an appropriate response to the crime committed against them. . Chapter 2.1. Key Knowledge. Key Skills. You need to develop the following skills:. define key legal terminology and use it appropriately. explain the principles of criminal liability. research and gather information about criminal cases, using print and electronic media.