110 likes | 323 Views
CHAPTER 4 Criminal Law and Procedure. 4-1 Criminal Law 4-2 Criminal Procedure. 4-1 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. FOCUS.
E N D
CHAPTER 4Criminal Law and Procedure 4-1 Criminal Law 4-2 Criminal Procedure
4-1 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 Chapter 4
FOCUS • What is a crime? Chapter 4
CRIMES AND CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR • Elements of criminal acts • Duty • Violation of the duty • Criminal intent Chapter 4
CLASSIFICATIONS OF CRIMES • Felony • Misdemeanor • Infractions Chapter 4
Larceny Receiving stolen property False pretenses Forgery Bribery Computer crime Extortion Conspiracy Arson BUSINESS-RELATED CRIMES Chapter 4
4-2 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 Chapter 4
FOCUS • Why is it important for individuals to have protection from certain government actions? Chapter 4
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Rights of the accused • Responsibility for the criminal conduct of others Chapter 4
DEFENSES TO CRIMINAL CHARGES • Procedural defenses • Substantive defenses Chapter 4
PUNISHMENTS FOR CRIMES • Fines • Imprisonment • Execution Chapter 4