PPT-The Elements of a Crime

To convict a person of a criminal offence in Canada the Crown must prove 2 elements existed at the time the crime was committed Actus Reus the guilty act this demonstrates a voluntary action . 4 minutes violent crime every 26 seconds property crime every 35 seconds burglary every 15 seconds fatality every 16 minutes person injured every 14 seconds roperty damage crash every seconds law enforcementreported crash every seconds CrimeCrash Clo ELEMENTS in Washington. John Marlow and Laura . Zippel. ELEMENTS OF CRIMINAL LAW. P. rosecution has to prove ALL the elements of that crime. The level of proof that is required is “BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT.” . An Introduction. 1. Objectives. Distinguish . between the criminal process and the criminal law. Explain . what is meant by criminal evidence and criminal procedure. Explain . the different elements of a crime. Mystery. Genre Writing. Genre of writing which includes characters attempting to identify the unknown.. What is the unknown?. A crime: murder, kidnapping, an attack, theft. An action: the identification of a long lost relative, locating lost treasure. 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.. Define Common Law. In your notes write down the definition/description of a Felony and a Misdemeanor from page 11.. Read elements of a crime and complete the graphic organizer pg.11-12. The Basics of Crime. Rea. Mens. Rea- the crimes mental elements of the defendants intent (Mental Fault). The criminal act must be voluntary or purposeful. (Mental Fault)/the defendants state of mind at the time of the offense.. 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. John Marlow and Laura . Zippel. ELEMENTS OF CRIMINAL LAW. P. rosecution has to prove ALL the elements of that crime. The level of proof that is required is “BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT.” . “. M. ost” criminal laws require that the accused had some level of INTENTION (purpose, knowledge, or recklessness) to commit the crime. This MENTAL element is called the . Adopted from a Lesson by. John Marlow and Laura . Zippel. ELEMENTS OF CRIMINAL LAW. P. rosecution has to prove ALL the elements of that crime. The level of proof that is required is “BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT.” . Rea. Mens. Rea- the crimes mental elements of the defendants intent (Mental Fault). The criminal act must be voluntary or purposeful. (Mental Fault)/the defendants state of mind at the time of the offense.. Describe crimes that commonly occur in the business environment. Criminal Law . What’s your verdict?. Davis, the chief accountant of the Del Notre Credit Union, cleverly juggled the company reports over a period of years. During that time, she took at least $35,000 belonging to the credit union. When the theft was discovered by outside auditors, Davis repaid the money with interest. . Definition of a crime . Crime is an act or omission which offends against an existing law, is harmful to an individual or society as a whole and is punishable by law. Crime is any activity that the state prohibits by law and punishes.. Professor of Law Texas AM University School of Law Many thanks to Sameer Ashar Jennifer Koh Annie Lai and other participants in the UC Irvine Clinical Scholarship Workshop who provided very helpful co