PPT-Unit 3: Criminal 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 . – Introduction to Criminal Law. Unit Learning goals. UNIT 3 – CRIMINAL LAW. LEARNING GOALS. Develop an understanding of what constitutes a criminal offence. . Distinguish between different types of criminal offences. Introduction to Law and Justice. Criminal Law is the set of rules the governed (the people) has decided on to live by.. Each different type of crime has its own unique characteristics, elements that separate it from other crimes. . 5. th. and 6. th. Amendments . 1. Pre-unit quiz . What does the 5. th. amendment protect us from . What does the 6. th. amendment protect us from . What is double jeopardy . What happens at a preliminary hearing . . MARSHALL. . MCMAHON. PRIVATE. . PROSECUTION. . SPECIALISTS. CFLA 21 September 2015. . CFLA OVERVIEW. What are private prosecutions & when are they best used?. • . Can we privatise criminal litigation? Why are companies and high net worth individuals choosing not . Captain Matt May. February 14, 2017. 1. Gang Division . Overview and History. The Gang Division was created in 2005 as part of a mandate by city council. The department asked for 3 new Captain positions at that time and city council would only approve the 3 positions if they accepted a 4. 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.. Area of study 1 – The Victorian criminal justice system 50%. Area of study 2 – The Victorian civil justice system – 50% . The principles of justice:. Justice . No single definition.. Dictionary definition – ‘the quality of being fair and reasonable’. . Checking—The . Use of . Criminal Background Checks. in Hiring Decisions . Key Findings. 2. Do organizations conduct criminal . background checks . on job . candidates? . Sixty-nine percent of organizations reported that they conduct criminal background checks on all of their job candidates. Eighteen percent of organizations conduct criminal checks on select job candidates, and 14% do . What is criminal justice?. Criminal justice. is the application or study of laws regarding criminal behavior. Those who study criminal justice include the police, those working in a judiciary capacity, and lawyers who either defend or prosecute those accused of a crime. Others work to advocate for changes in the current system of criminal justice, such as those who render decisions regarding current laws, like members of Supreme Courts. . February 14, 2017. 1. Gang Division . Overview and History. The Gang Division was created in 2005 as part of a mandate by city council. The department asked for 3 new Captain positions at that time and city council would only approve the 3 positions if they accepted a 4. 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. 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. . 4.1. Classical Criminology. . In the early . nineteenth century . great advances were made in the . natural sciences and in medicine. . . Physicians in France, Germany, and England . undertook systematic . 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)..