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CHAPTER 4Criminal Law and Procedure
4-1 Criminal Law
4-2 Criminal Procedure
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4-14-1 Criminal Law
GOALS Understand the three elements that
make up a criminal act Classify crimes according to the
severity of their potential sentences Identify the types of crimes that affect
business
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FOCUS
What is a crime?
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CRIMES AND CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR
Elements of criminal acts Duty Violation of the duty Criminal intent
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CLASSIFICATIONS OF CRIMES
Felony Misdemeanor
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BUSINESS-RELATED CRIMES
Larceny Receiving stolen
property False pretenses Forgery Bribery
Computer crime Extortion Conspiracy Arson
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4-24-2 Criminal Procedure
GOALS Know the rights a person has when
arrested Recognize a person’s potential criminal
liability for the actions of others Name and describe the two types of
defenses to criminal charges
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FOCUS
Why is it important for individuals to have protection from certain government actions?
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Name the two categories of crimes classified by the severity of their potential sentences.
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RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Rights of the accused Responsibility for the criminal conduct
of others
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DEFENSES TO CRIMINAL CHARGES
Procedural defenses Substantive defenses
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PUNISHMENTS FOR CRIMES
Fines Imprisonment Execution
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What three elements must be proven at trial before someone can be convicted of a crime?
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Name the types of business-related crimes.
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What constitutional rights would you have if you were accused of a crime?
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Name the two defense categories and give an example of each.
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What is the purpose of punishment for a crime?