problems in society chapter 3 sunny hills high school business law mrs. larsen
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Problems in SocietyChapter 3
Sunny Hills High School
Business Law
Mrs. Larsen
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Objectives Identify some problems of modern society. Define the doctrine of public policy. Distinguish among laws that protect against
drug use & domestic violence. Describe some laws related to property
violations. Explain how due process applies to minors
who violate the law.
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Vignette, Page 36
After the Friday night football game, Grace, Jim, Ben, and Liz are on their way to Jim’s car in the parking lot of the Franklin High Stadium…..
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Spirit of the Law
Some problems are more prominent– Drugs and alcohol
Problems cause criminal activity Legal Issues
– Drugs considered illegal substance?– Should abusive parents loose their children?– Licensed Juveniles be fined as Adults for traffic
offenses?
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Crimes & Criminals
Public Policy– Expect Government to Protect People– Regulate health, safety, welfare and
morals
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Drug Use
Use of substances that are illegal or harmful
Addiction– Person can no longer function normally– Requires regular substance consumption
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Alcohol
Major chemical found in beer, wine, distilled beverages
Most commonly used drug in US Strict laws regarding sale Strict laws regarding use
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Real Life Example
Nick Nolte pleaded no contest to misdemeanor DUI charges
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Law in Other Countries: Saudi Arabia
Any alcoholic beverage illegal Beliefs of Islam
– Muslim– Book of Koran
• 5 Pillars• Prohibitions
Civil Code based on Muslim Law
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Drunk Driving
1990 Supreme Court 4th Amendment
– Search and Seizure Sobriety Check Point Bartenders liable?
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Drugs
Chemical that alter the mind or body Possession, distribution or sales Defined by laws Federal Controlled Substances Act Sale more serious than use Crime to give away Association
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FYI
Public Roads Use Gives Law Enforcement Official Rights
– Test for substances– Speed Limits
Called Implied Consent
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Domestic Violence
Any reckless or mental abuse between family or household members
Victims: Children, Spouses, Elderly Protective Order: cease contact
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US Supreme Court
1990 6th Amendment Exceptions Victims may testify through closed
circuit television and out of court Defendants do not have to FACE
their accusers—Child Abuse Case
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Harm to Property
Vandalism Shoplifting Motor Vehicle Violations Ignorance of Law is no excuse
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Vandalism
Willful or malicious Damage to property Even the Lookout Value related to seriousness Cost of repair and fines
– Parents responsibility
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Shoplifting
Form of stealing LARCENY Cost to consumers 2-3% Hard to prove--Intent
– Prima Facie Evidence– Concealment of article is intent
Carry Goods OUT 1 in 1200 are prosecuted
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Real Life Example
Winona Ryder was convicted of grand theft and vandalism, both of which are felonies, for taking more than $5,500 in merchandise from Saks Fifth Avenue
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Motor Vehicle Violations
Auto licenses are a privilege Juveniles treated as adults Fined and possible revoked license
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Delinquent & Unruly Children Delinquent Child
– Minor who commits an act that would be a crime if of adult age
Unruly Child– Minor who commits an act that would
NOT be a crime if of adult age– Usually result of abuse, mistreatment
or neglect
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Parens Patriae
The state is the parent Government is
responsible for children when parents are not
Unruly children
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Rehabilitation
Goal of Juvenile Court
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Transfer to Adult Court
Age 14 Try juvenile as an adult Seriousness of crime, history,
good of majority, past efforts to rehabilitate, likelihood of repeating the crime
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Due Process Rights
1967 Minors have same rights as
adults– IE. Remain silent when arrested or
cross examination Important because US
constitution is for all ages
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