morality and crime
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MORALITY AND CRIMEUnit Three – PPT #2
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Learning Goals• Students will understand what moral reasoning is and how it
impacts mens rea and actus reus.
• Students will apply this knowledge by reading and analyzing crimes from the Criminal Code of Canada
• Students will practice verbalizing opinions and presenting information in front of the class.
Scenario #1What
would you do?
Scenario
#2
Would you push the man?
Scenario #3Who do
you help?
Scenario #4What do you do?
Principles of Morality Reasoning
Consequentialist – locates morality in theconsequences of an act
Categorical – locates morality in certain duties and rights
THE ELEMENTS OF A CRIMINAL OFFENCE
“Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea”The act will not make a person guilty unless the mind is also guilty
Criminal Formula (by definition)• Actus Reus- criminal act occurred- “wrongful deed”
• Mens Rea- criminal intention (but not necessarily intent)- “guilty mind”
• In court it is the Crown (represents society) that must prove, beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused did the act as well as had some type of criminal intention
• There are 9 types of criminal intention- let’s see them!
(P. 143- 150)
Elements of A Crime (Chart)• Instructions:
•Use your textbook to find the definitions for each of the NINE classifications of intent. (pages 143-150)
•Provide a brief example for each classification.
•This assignment will be submitted for formative evaluation.
Understanding Actus Reus and Mens Rea Small Group Assignment
Review
What you should know:
1Two types of moral reasoning
2Definitions for mens rea and actus reus and how they are applied to the law
3Nine types of criminal intent and the importance they play in deciding upon guilt.
4Keep working on your oral presentation, analytical, and critical thinking skills! Mock trial in T- 4 weeks!
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