1. Criminal Law Chapter 3-1

2. OBJECTIVES STATE VS. FEDERAL LAW ELEMENTS OF A CRIME DEFENSES TO A C RIME

3. Quiz Which class of Felony is the lowest? Can crimes be both a felony and a misdemeanor? In a criminal case who is the plaintiff? What is the maximum time a person will spend in jail for a misdemeanor? Is burglary a misdemeanor or felony in Indiana?

4. Federal & State powers PolicePower –States –Make laws Federal –No police –Has police agencies FBI & DEA –Creates criminal statutes if there is jurisdiction –EX: Treason, interstate commerce Make & Enforce Laws REGULATE Sale & use of illicit drugs Is the same crime given the same definition & penalty in every state?

5. ELEMENTS OF A CRIME ACT –Or failure to act voluntary STATE OF MIND intent

6. MOTIVE What is motive? Is motive necessary in proving criminal liability?

7. REVIEW What are the elements of a crime? How do state and federal criminal law differ? Can they make criminal statutes at the federal level? Who is always the plaintiff in a criminal case?