Download Criminal Law Study Guide: Unit Two - Elements, Crimes, Property, and Defenses and more Study notes Sociology of Education in PDF only on Docsity! Study Guide: Criminal Law Unit Two: Criminal Law For each of the chapters we read in class, be sure to answer the questions and know the definitions of the terms listed (according to the information in the textbook). Quizzes will be given occasionally to make sure that you are reviewing these ideas. You MAY be allowed at times to use your notes on quizzes – so be prepared! All homework must be completed in INK or TYPED. When completing Problems in the chapters, you must always write in complete sentences and explain your thinking at all times (even if the question asks for a “yes” or “no” answer.) I need to see your thinking and reasoning on paper at all times for full credit. Chapter 8: Introduction to Criminal Law Problems Assigned: 8.2 and 8.3 1. Crimes are made up of elements. . .what are elements? What does this mean? 2. What are the classes of crimes and what is the difference between them? 3. According to the textbook, there are four parties to crimes. List and define them. 4. What is a crime of omission? 5. The text lists four preliminary crimes. Name and define them. Terms: state of mind, motive, strict liability, felony, misdemeanor, principal, accomplice, accessory before the fact, accessory after the fact, crime of omission, solicitation, attempt, conspiracy, misprision of felony, overt act, ( These are not in text, but will be in handouts - actus reus, mens rea, concurrence, causation, corpus delicti) Chapter 9: Crimes Against the Person Problems Assigned: 9.1, 9.2, 9.4, and 9.5 1. Most of this chapter is defining the terms listed below. . .so just do that and you will be in good shape for the most part. For the crimes, be sure to get the definitions down word for word. Remember, crimes have elements and the definitions are very specific for a reason. If you miss part of the definition of what these crimes are, you can’t understand fully what they are. 2. At common law, what is needed to get a rape conviction (two factors)? 3. Traditionally, victim resistance (she has to fight back) is needed to prove rape. Some support this, while others feel it is not necessary. What arguments are listed on both sides of this debate? 4. What is the age of consent in most states? 5. What are “rape shield” laws in place to prevent? Terms: homicide, malice, first-degree murder, felony murder, second-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, negligent homicide, suicide, assault, battery, stalking, rape, statutory rape, acquaintance (date) rape Chapter 10: Property Crime
