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How to tell the difference between How to tell the difference between serious and less serious crimes (p. 56)serious and less serious crimes (p. 56)
How to explain the difference between How to explain the difference between state and federal law (pp. 56 & 57)state and federal law (pp. 56 & 57)
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How to explain the elements of a crime How to explain the elements of a crime (p. 58)(p. 58)
How to define the various defenses to How to define the various defenses to criminal liability (p. 59)criminal liability (p. 59)
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Learning the essence of criminal law, the Learning the essence of criminal law, the types of crimes that can be committed, and types of crimes that can be committed, and the nature of criminal defense will help you the nature of criminal defense will help you understand our criminal justice system.understand our criminal justice system.
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Classifications of Crimes FeloniesMisdemeanors
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Elements of a Crime Criminal ActRequired State of Mind Motive
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Defenses to Crimes InsanityEntrapmentSelf-DefenseDefense of Family Members
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Classifications of Crimes Classifications of Crimes Crime is considered an act against the public good.The defendant is the person accused of a crime.The prosecutor is the government attorney who presents the case in court against the defendant.
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Classifications of Crimes Classifications of Crimes The plaintiff is the party that accuses a person of a crime. In criminal proceedings, the state or federal government, representing the public at large, is the plaintiff.
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Felonies Felonies A felony is a major crime punishable by imprisonment or death. These include:
MurderManslaughterBurglaryRobberyArson
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Misdemeanors Misdemeanors A less serious crime with less sever penalty is a misdemeanor. These include:
Driving without a licenseLying about one’s age to purchase alcoholLeaving the scene of an automobile accident
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The American legal system consists of two systems:
Criminal Law in the Criminal Law in the American System American System
The state system, andThe federal system.
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State Criminal Law State Criminal Law Each state has inherent police power allowing it to make statutes to protect public:
HealthSafetyWelfareMorals
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Federal Criminal Law Federal Criminal Law The federal government has no police power. It can create criminal statutes only in areas over which it has jurisdiction, such as counterfeiting, because it has the power to coin money.
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Federal Criminal Law Federal Criminal Law Because of the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution, the federal government has the power to regulate commerce among the states.As a result, federal criminal law must involve some sort of interstate activity.
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Federal Criminal Law Federal Criminal Law Today, the federal government does have a criminal code and several police agencies, including:
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
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Elements of a Crime Elements of a Crime A crime is defined by two elements:
The criminal act, andThe required state of mind.
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Most criminal statutes specifically explain conduct that is forbidden.A criminal act must also involve voluntary conduct.
Criminal Act Criminal Act
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The definition of a crime can be changed based on the criminal’s state of mind.
Required State of Mind Required State of Mind
Murder is the intentional taking of a person’s life.Involuntary manslaughter outlaws the accidental taking of a person’s life.
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Motive plays no part in proving criminal liability.
Motive Motive
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What do you think are defenses to a crime?
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Defenses to Crimes Defenses to Crimes Defense attorneys try to show that the prosecution failed to prove the required elements for the crime charged to their client.
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Defenses to Crimes Defenses to Crimes Common defenses are:
InsanityEntrapmentSelf-defenseDefense of family members
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Insanity Insanity American law recognizes that people cannot be held responsible for their actions if they do not know what they are doing.
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Insanity Insanity About two-fifths of the U.S. use the M’Naghten Rule and the other three-fifths use the American Law Institute (ALI) test to determine insanity.
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Entrapment Entrapment If a law enforcement officer induces a law-abiding citizen to commit a crime, the person can use a defense known as entrapment.
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Self-Defense Self-Defense When people have good reason to believe they are in danger of serious injury or death, they can use force to protect themselves.
This is defense is known as self-defense.
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Defense of Family Members Defense of Family Members Using force to rescue a family member from attack is another defense.
As with self-defense, the rescuer must have good reason to believe the victim was in danger of severe bodily harm or death.
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1. What determines the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?
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Felonies are more serious than misdemeanors and are distinguished by longer, more severe penalties.
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2. How do state and federal criminal law differ?
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State governments have inherent police power. It can make statutes to protect the public.
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The federal government has no police power and can create criminal statutes only in those areas over which it has jurisdiction.
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3. What are the elements of a crime?
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The criminal act and the required state of mind.
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4. What are the major criminal defenses?
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Insanity, entrapment, self-defense, and defense of family members.
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Critical Thinking ActivityLegal DefensesWhy is it crucial to understand the different defenses to criminal liability?
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In order to properly represent his or her client, an attorney must have a proper understanding of the different defenses to criminal liability.
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How to define major crimes against How to define major crimes against people (p. 62)people (p. 62)
How to define major crimes against How to define major crimes against property (p. 66)property (p. 66)
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How to define major crimes that involve How to define major crimes that involve controlled substances (p. 71)controlled substances (p. 71)
How to define major crimes that involve How to define major crimes that involve computers (p. 71)computers (p. 71)
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Learning how to distinguish among various Learning how to distinguish among various crimes will help you understand criminal crimes will help you understand criminal liability.liability.
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Crimes Against People MurderManslaughterAssault and BatteryKidnappingSex OffensesDomestic ViolenceHate Crimes
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Crimes Against Property BurglaryLarcenyEmbezzlementRobberyArsonVandalismShoplifting
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Crimes Involving Controlled Substances
AlcoholDrugs
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Computer Crimes Federal Crimes and LawsState Crimes and Computers
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What do you think are crimes against people?
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Some crimes can be specifically categorized as crimes against people.
Crimes Against People Crimes Against People
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Murder is the unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought.
Murder Murder
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Manslaughter is the unlawful killing of another human being without malice aforethought.
Manslaughter Manslaughter
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Battery is the unlawful touching of another person.Assault is an attempt to commit battery.
Assault and Battery Assault and Battery
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Kidnapping is the unlawful removal or restraint of a person against his or her will.
Kidnapping Kidnapping
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Sex offenses include statutory rape and sexual assault.
Sex Offenses Sex Offenses
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Domestic violence is any reckless form of physical or mental abuse within a family or household.
Domestic Violence Domestic Violence
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Actions using certain symbols, writings, pictures, or spoken words to cause fear or anger in people because of their race, religion, color, or gender are known as hate crimes.
Hate Crimes Hate Crimes
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What is the difference between murder and manslaughter?
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Murder indicates malice aforethought and manslaughter does not.
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What do you think are crimes against property?
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Common crimes against property include burglary, larceny, embezzlement, robbery, arson, vandalism and shoplifting.
Crimes Against Property Crimes Against Property
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Burglary is the breaking and entering of homes and other places with the intent to commit a misdemeanor or a felony.
Burglary Burglary
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Larceny is the unlawful taking and carrying away of the personal property of another with the intent to deprive the owner of the property.
Larceny Larceny
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Embezzlement is the wrongful taking of another’s property by a person who has been entrusted with that property.
Embezzlement Embezzlement
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Robbery is the wrongful taking and carrying away of the personal property of another through violence or threats.
Robbery Robbery
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Arson is the willful and malicious burning of homes and other buildings.
Arson Arson
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Vandalism is the willful or malicious damage to property.
Vandalism Vandalism
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Shoplifting is the act of stealing goods from a store.
Shoplifting Shoplifting
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During the time Joe Banks worked at the Stop and Go gas station, he put nearly 600 gallons of gasoline into his own car without paying for it. What crime is he probably guilty of?
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Embezzlement
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What do you think are motor vehicle violations?
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Drag racing—the unauthorized racing of two vehicles side by side and the timing of vehicles that separately run a prearranged course.Joyriding—taking temporarily a motor vehicle without the owner’s permission.
Motor Vehicle Violations Motor Vehicle Violations
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Why are alcohol, tobacco, and drugs considered controlled substances?
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Crimes Involving ControlledCrimes Involving ControlledSubstances Substances
Federal Federal and and statestategovernmentsgovernments
control whocontrol whomay or may may or may not possess not possess or useor use
alcoholalcoholtobaccotobaccodrugsdrugs
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Computers and network devices have introduced new ways to commit crimes.Both federal and state statutes address this new legal problem.
Computer Crimes Computer Crimes
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The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act is aimed at computer hackers.The National Information Infrastructure Act outlaws the extortion of money or other favors in exchange for not causing a computer system to crash.
Federal Computer Laws Federal Computer Laws
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Computer trespass outlaws using a computer for any crime.Computer fraud statutes make it an offense to use a computer to acquire property, services, or money by fraud.
State Computer Laws State Computer Laws
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Some states have a detailed list of computer-related crimes including:
State Computer Laws State Computer Laws
Theft of computer servicesDestruction of equipmentMisuse of computer information
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1. What are the major crimes committed against people?
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Murder, manslaughter, assault, battery, kidnapping, sex offenses, domestic violence, and hate crimes.
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2. What are the major crimes committed against property?
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Burglary, larceny, embezzlement, robbery, arson, vandalism, and shoplifting.
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3. What are the major crimes that involve controlled substances?
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Those associated with drugs and alcohol.
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Section 4.2Section 4.2Negligence and Strict Liability Negligence and Strict Liability
44ChapterChapter The Law of TortsThe Law of Torts
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How to tell the difference between a How to tell the difference between a crime and a tort (p. 80)crime and a tort (p. 80)
How to explain the nature of tort law (p. How to explain the nature of tort law (p. 80) 80)
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Learning the difference between a tort and Learning the difference between a tort and a crime, as well as the types of intentional a crime, as well as the types of intentional torts, will help you understand how the torts, will help you understand how the justice system protects people from injury.justice system protects people from injury.
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The Difference Between Criminal Law and Tort Law
Intentional Torts Assault and BatteryTrespassNuisance
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Intentional Torts, continued False ImprisonmentDefamationInvasion of Privacy
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What is the difference between criminal law and tort law?
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A crime is an act against not only a specific individual, but the general welfare, as well.A tort is a private wrong committed by one person against another.
The Difference Between The Difference Between Criminal Law and Tort Law Criminal Law and Tort Law
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A tort will lead the wronged party to try and recover money as compensation for the loss or injury suffered.
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A tort does not, however, call upon the government to punish the wrongdoer.
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The law of torts is grounded in the concept of rights.Under tort law all people are entitled to certain rights.
The Concept of Rights The Concept of Rights
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These include the right to:
The Concept of Rights The Concept of Rights
Be free from bodily harm.Enjoy a good reputationConduct business without unwarranted interference.
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The law imposes a duty on all of us to respect the rights of others.Tort law governs this interplay between rights and duties.
The Concept of Rights The Concept of Rights
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What is an intentional tort?
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Intentional Torts Intentional Torts Torts can be committed either intentionally or unintentionally.An intentional tort occurs when a person knows and desires the consequences of his or her act.
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Assault and Battery Assault and Battery The tort of assault occurs when one person deliberately leads another person to believe that he or she is about to be harmed.The tort of battery involves the unlawful, unprivileged touching of another person.
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Assault and Battery Assault and Battery The tort of assault is different from the crime of assault.
The victim of a tort assault must know that the tortfeasor meant to commit harm.A tortfeasor is the person who committed the tort.
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Trespass Trespass A trespass is the wrongful damage to or interference with the property of another.
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Nuisance Nuisance The tort of nuisance is anything that interferes with the enjoyment of life or property.
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False Imprisonment False Imprisonment Law enforcement officers must have probable cause or a warrant to arrest someone, or they can be sued for false imprisonment, or false arrest.
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Defamation Defamation Defamation is the wrongful act of injuring another’s reputation by making false statements.Libel is a false statement in written form.Slander is a false statement made orally to a third party.
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Invasion of Privacy Invasion of Privacy Invasion of privacy is interfering with a person’s right to be left alone, which includes the right to be free from unwanted publicity and interference with private matters.
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1. What is the difference between a crime and a tort?
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2. What concept is at the heart of tort law?
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The law of torts is grounded in the concept of rights.
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4. What are the most common intentional torts?
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Assault, battery, trespass, nuisance, false imprisonment, defamation, and invasion of privacy.
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Critical Thinking ActivityTort LawIf criminal law is responsible for dealing with individuals who commit wrongful acts, what purpose does tort law serve? Why do you need to understand the different intentional torts?
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Tort law compensates victims, and in order to properly represent his or her client as a tortfeasor or a victim, an attorney must have a proper understanding of the different intentional torts.
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Legal Skills in ActionComputer PrivacyMany people, businesses, and government agencies today have increased access to computers. Although this access may be of great convenience, it is also a source of danger, especially to privacy.
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Legal Skills in ActionComputer PrivacyWrite a research paper in which you trace the development of the computer along with the increased threat to privacy represented by its development.
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Reports will vary, but should cite sources to support their findings.
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