1. Criminal Law

2. Parties in a Criminal Case
The state or federal government representing the public at large is the plaintiff.
Usually the government is called the prosecutor.
The person who is accused of a crime is called the defendant.

3. Categories of Criminal Law
Felony – A major crime punishable by imprisonment or death.
Misdemeanor – A less serious crime with a less severe penalty.
Infraction – The least severe category.

4. Steps in a Criminal Case
Arrest
Arraignment
Trial (Must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt)
Verdict
Opportunity for Appeals
Sentencing

5. Particular Crimes Crimes against people (aka Torts)
Crimes against property (Criminal and/or Torts)
Crimes against business interests
(Criminal and/or Torts)

6. Crimes against people or Torts
Murder
Manslaughter
Assault and Battery
Kidnapping
Sex Offenses
Slander

7. Crimes against property
Burglary
Larceny
Embezzlement
Robbery
Arson

8. Crimes against Business Interests
Larceny by False Pretenses
Forgery
Bribery and Extortion
Computer Crimes

9. Elements of a Crime
Criminal Act
Required State of Mind
Motive?

10. Defenses to Crimes Insanity Entrapment Self-Defense
Defense of Family Members

11. Sentencing of Convicted Criminals
Fines
Community Service
Imprisonment
The Death Penalty