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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 Infractions

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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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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