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CRIMINAL LAW Objective: Define the elements present in all crimes Describe crimes that commonly occur in the business environment Bellwork: At one point in time in our history their was only one punishment for felonies… death. Come up with one argument for this and one argument against.
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1. Crimes against a person (assault and battery, kidnapping, rape, murder) 2. Crimes against property (theft, robbery, embezzlement) 3. Crimes against the government (treason, tax evasion, perjury) 4. Crimes against public peace and order (rioting, disorderly conduct, speeding) 5. Crimes against realty (burglary, arson, criminal trespass) 6. Crimes against consumers (fraudulent sale of securities, violation of the pure food and drug laws) 7. Crimes against decency (bigamy, obscenity, prostitution)
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Crimes are classified as either felonies or misdemeanors. A felony is a crime punishable by confinement for more than a year in a state prison or by a fine of more than $1,000, or both – or possibly death. ▪ Murder, kidnapping, arson, rape, robbery, burglary, embezzlement, forgery, theft of large sums, and perjury are examples. A misdemeanor is a less serious crime. It is usually punishable by confinement in a county or city jail for less than one year, by fine, or both. ▪ Disorderly conduct and speeding are possible misdemeanors. ▪ Some states classify lesser misdemeanors as infractions. Persons convicted of infractions can only be fined.
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The death penalty is a very contested topic. I want the three groups at the front of the room to research and formulate a pro-capital punishment response. The three groups at the back of the room will research and formulate a response against capital punishment. I will give you 30 minutes to research then each group will present their arguments to persuade us to their side.
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Turn in your groups arguments either to me or in the drop folder with ALL members of your group listed.
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