2. BL02.02 PPT 11 Objective 02.02 Criminal Law

3. BL02.02 PPT 12 Opening Statements: Attorneys Take a pretest on the objective to measure what you know or think you know about the subject matter. Discuss results with teacher. Review PowerPoint presentation. Ask questions and discuss issues regarding topics on criminal law.

4. BL02.02 PPT 13 Essential Questions What is crime? What are the possible punishments for a crime? Who are the participants of a trial? What are the classifications of a crime? What are the elements of a crime?

5. BL02.02 PPT 14 Crime An act against the public good NOTE: Each statute that defines a crime must specifically explain the conduct that is forbidden by that statute. No act can be considered a crime unless it is prohibited by the law of the place where it is committed and unless the law provides for the punishment of offenders.

6. BL02.02 PPT 15 4 Punishments for a Crime? Imprisonment Fine Probation Community Service Combination of the above

7. BL02.02 PPT 16 Participants of a Trial Plaintiff? (2) Government Prosecutor Defendant (1) Person accused of the crime

8. BL02.02 PPT 17 Classifying a Crime According to Seriousness What is the most serious? Felony Imprisonment or death What is less serious? Misdemeanor Fine and/or probation

9. BL02.02 PPT 18 Elements of a crime Criminal Act Must violate a statute Required state of mind Depends on crimes definition Motive is NOT required

10. BL02.02 PPT 19 Assignment List 25 crimes Classify into crimes against people, property, or business (White Collar)

11. BL02.02 PPT 110 Types of Crimes Crimes Against People Social Crimes Crimes Against Property Business crimes (White Collar)

12. BL02.02 PPT 111 Crimes Against People Murder Malice aforethought? 1 st degree—aggravated (premeditated, cruelty, torture, rape, robbery, kidnapping) 2 nd degree—non of the above conditions apply Manslaughter Voluntary? Intentional Involuntary Occurs while committing an unlawful or reckless act

13. BL02.02 PPT 112 Crimes Against People-continued Assault - Attempt (pointing or shooting at someone) Aggravated (Usually felony)-using deadly weapon with intent Simple (misdemeanor) Battery Hitting Kidnapping Unlawful removal against person’s will Sex offenses Statutory rape Date rape (acquaintance rape)

14. BL02.02 PPT 113 Social Crimes Federal/State governments have the right to regulate health, safety, welfare, and morals of the people. Drug Use illegal and harmful substances Addiction-inability to function normally Alcohol Use Domestic Violence Physical or mental abuse

15. BL02.02 PPT 114 Crimes Against Property Assignment-define the terms: What is the difference between Burglary- Larceny - Embezzlement - Robbery- Define the following term: Arson-

16. BL02.02 PPT 115 Crimes Against Business Characteristics of “White Collar Crimes”  Usually involve fraud  Usually non-violent Larceny by False Pretenses- Intended to mislead or defraud Induce victim to rely on them Example: con artists Forgery False making or changing of a writing with intent to fraud.

17. BL02.02 PPT 116 Crimes Against Business, continued Bribery Giving something of value to influence Extortion Unjustly taking of money or thing of value Computer Crimes

18. BL02.02 PPT 117 Types of Crimes- Assignment Create a chart from the FBI website on the Number of Arrests by Age and Sex for most recent data. Complete the branching classification graphic (02.02 ACT 13) using the requested information: Crimes against people (show stats) Crimes against property (show stats) Business crimes – white collar crimes (show stats) Write a one to two paragraph brief on your observations by ages, race, comparing N.C. with another state, etc. Try to put yourself into the environment of the state you choose before rationalizing and/or making a decision.

19. BL02.02 PPT 118 Essential Questions List and explain the defense used in criminal cases. What happens after a person is convicted by a jury?

20. BL02.02 PPT 119 Defenses to a Crime Insanity Must prove the M’Naughten Rule “At the time of the crime, was the defendant suffering from a mental disease so serious that he or she did not know what they were doing was wrong” If not guilty, what happens? Must serve time in a mental institution until determined to be stable.

21. BL02.02 PPT 120 Defenses to a Crime, continued Entrapment Induced into breaking the law by a law enforcement officer

22. BL02.02 PPT 121 Defenses to a Crime, continued Self-Defense Defending yourself from danger Must retreat, if possible

23. BL02.02 PPT 122 Defenses to a Crime, continued Defense of Family Members Person has the right to rescue a family member who is being attacked.

24. BL02.02 PPT 123 Punishment Fines-payment of specified amount of money as penalty for committing crime. Imprisonment –indefinite or indeterminate sentences Mandatory Sentencing What is the only thing a judge cannot do? Not allow you to see a family member.

25. BL02.02 PPT 124 Punishment, continued Death Penalty Three (3) Phases Jury determines guilt or innocence Pre-sentence Hearing (Judge/jury listens to arguments, examines evidence) Appeal to the Highest Court

26. BL02.02 PPT 125 Computer Laws The National Information Infrastructure Protection Act of 1996 was enacted as part of Public Law 104-294. It amended the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986.

27. BL02.02 PPT 126 Computer Crimes Illegally using hardware and software by misuse of equipment, copying, and/or taking data from web sites for personal use without prior permission. Research information regarding The Melissa virus. Provide details on who, what, when, where, why and how. Discuss the three documents relating to this virus. Piracy Hacking

28. BL02.02 PPT 127 Telecommunication Law or Cyber Law Telecommunication law or Cyber law governs the legal issues of cyberspace. These terms are not restricted to the Internet. The terms include: computers computer networks the Internet data software etc.

29. BL02.02 PPT 128 Telecommunication Law/Cyber Law, continued Cyber law encompasses laws relating to: 1. Electronic and Digital Signatures 2. Computer Crime 3. Intellectual Property 4. Data Protection and Privacy 5. Telecommunications Laws

30. BL02.02 PPT 129 Assignment for the Attorneys You are hereby assigned the following responsibilities: Write a narrative (1 page minimum) summarizing what you learned from the unit on Criminal Law and its impact on your life. Take a posttest on the objective to measure what you should know about the subject matter. Discuss results with teacher and prepare to retest if the need occurs. Court is dismissed!