PPT-Criminal Law

24 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. Abstract Genocide is a crime with a double mental element ie a general intent as to the underlying acts and an ulterior intent with regard to the ultimate aim of the destruction of the group The prevailing view in the caselaw interprets the respecti CJ 297: Criminal Law . Mount Mercy University. BACKGROUND. 2. Criminal Law V. . CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. Criminal Law. Rules of society. Thou shalt not…. Punishment. Applies to all. Criminal Procedure. Rules that apply to government (CJS). The Criminal Law Amendment Act 2012. The Weapons And Other Legislation Amendment Act 2012 . The . Criminal Law (False Evidence Before Parliament) Amendment Act 2012 . The . Penalties and Sentences and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2012 . Law. Read p. 114-118 & answer questions #1-5 p. 118. The . main purpose of criminal law is to protect people as a society. . Example. : protecting people from physical harm caused by crimes such as assault or homicide. . f. oundations. What behavior deserves . criminal . punishment?. Universal question. Variation. Decisions based on historical norms & morals. As complex as human behavior. Expanding rapidly. Two types. . Matt Benson, Cincinnati, Ohio. . . Scott . Bratton, Cleveland, Ohio. . INA . § 101(a. )(48). A formal judgment of guilt . OR. . If adjudication of guilt is withheld and:. Presented by: . Lynn N. Dover, Esq.. www.kts-law.com. Overview. Disparate Impact. Criminal records. Criminal records and fair housing. HUD guidance. Criminal record screening . 2. Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP © 2017. 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. Learning Objective 1. List the four written sources of American criminal law.. Bettmann/Corbis. American Criminal Law. Constitutional . law . The U.S. Constitution and the various state constitutions. 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. Joel Samaha. Learning Objectives. To be able to identify the elements of, and to explain why, the voluntary act is the first principle of criminal liability.. To be able to differentiate conduct crimes from bad result crimes. Universitygroupshallmeanacademicschooldepartmentprogram universitycouncilcommitteeandfacultyOutsidegroupshallmeananyorganizationgroupthatincluded within the termuniversity groupTDCJgroupshallreferanyd As experienced criminal defense lawyers, Weingart Firm has a proven track record of successfully defending clients against serious criminal charges. The key to their success lies in their ability to build strong defense cases that are based on thorough investigation and strategic planning. Prepared by Adam J. McKee. What Makes an Act a Crime?. C. rimes, when taken as a whole, have very little in common. . Most mala in se offenses are universally criminal. . Murder, rape, robbery, arson, and burglary are nowhere acceptable (except for places where the rule of law does not prevail)..