Criminal Law

1.We can identify the terms associated with court procedures Success Criteria 1/24/2017 1.We can identify the terms associated with court procedures 2.We can compare and contrast the different types of crimes and their punishments. 3.We can analyze scenarios in order to determine which level of crime committed.   4.We can evaluate the use of juries in the court system by writing arguments. Answer in a complete sentence Have any of you ever watched crime shows? What are some things that happen in the court room? Are all crimes treated the same?

Success Criteria 11/23/2015 Do Now: We can identify the elements of criminal law. We can evaluate the use of plea bargains as an alternative to litigation. We can identify the elements of civil law. We can compare and contrast criminal and civil law. We can understand our rights when dealing with the police. Do Now: If you were arrested for committing a crime, would you plead guilty to take less years in jail, or would you try to fight it out? Explain your answer

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Have any of you ever watched crime shows? What are some things that happen in the court room? Are all crimes treated the same?

CRIMINAL LAW The investigation and prosecution of those accused of committing a crime

CRIMINAL LAW Cases where the gov’t charges someone with a crime, ALWAYS the prosecutor vs. the defendant

What is the prosecution?

What is the prosecution? Prosecutor Defendant

Attorney = lawyer, someone who specializes in knowing the law and making arguments

The attorney who represents the government in a criminal case Prosecutor The attorney who represents the government in a criminal case

The defendant in a criminal case Who is the defendant?

The defendant in a criminal case

The person accused of the crime Defendant The person accused of the crime Defense The attorney who defends the individual

The defendant has two choices Representing yourself in court (be your own lawyer) Or be represented by a lawyer

Can you figure it out? Misdemeanor or Felony

Can you figure it out? Misdemeanor

Can you figure it out? Misdemeanor or Felony

Can you figure it out? Misdemeanor

Can you figure it out? Misdemeanor or Felony

Can you figure it out? Felony

Misdemeanor A minor crime usually punished by a fine or a short jail sentence

Felony A serious crime punished by a longer jail or prison sentence

Involuntary Manslaughter Misdemeanor Felony Littering Disturbing the Peace Trespassing Vandalism Harassment Stealing Assault Embezzlement Burglary Arson Robbery Involuntary Manslaughter Justified Homicide Murder/homicide

Juries Group of impartial people who decide the outcomes of criminal cases. Impartial - meaning they are supposed to make decisions solely on the facts presented

Grand jury - Large jury that determines whether there is enough evidence to go to trial

Petit jury - citizens chosen to issue a verdict in a criminal trial

Burden of Proof Jurors must believe some is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in order to convict them This means they have to be almost 100% positive the person is guilty to send them to jail

Quick 5 1/24 Why is it important for jurors to believe someone is guilty “beyond a reasonable doubt” before sending them to jail? Do you think jurors are always as fair as possible? What things might make them biased against a defendant?

Indictment an accusation presented by a grand jury in a serious criminal case.

Plea Bargain Negotiation where the defendant is allowed to plead guilty to a reduced charge.

Why would anyone do this? Prosecutors: May get one person to testify against another Court is expensive and time-consuming, so they help things go faster Defendant: Reduces time in jail, court fees

Why do so many people take plea deals when charged with a crime? Is this a good thing or bad thing? Why?

Misdemeanor or Felony Story You are going to pick a MISDEMEANOR or FELONY to be the focus of your story. You are going to write a 10 sentence story stating the facts of the crime, what happens to the accused person, and the eventual outcome of the case. You should use words such as: verdict, defendant, prosecutor, etc.