Connecticut Technical High School System
Law 11/2/2010
Unit 3-Criminal Law
Goal:
Analyze the adult criminal justice system, juvenile justice system and the rights and
responsibilities afforded individuals in these systems of justice.
Describe the civil and criminal justice systems, analyze their operations, and assess their
effectiveness.
Describe the court systems in the United States.
Summarize issues and problems confronting the civil and criminal justice systems and
assess the effectiveness of those systems in resolving them.
Distinguish state from federal judicial systems and analyze the relationships between
them.
Big Ideas:
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Essential Questions:
What is crime? What is the nature/root of crime?
What is the extent of the problem of crime in our society?
Who is most likely to commit crime and who is most likely to be a victim of crime?
How does substance abuse impact crime in America and what measures should be
enacted to address this problem?
What are the various types of crime?
What are the specific elements of crime?
What are the specific parties to crime and how are each treated under the law?
What are the 3 types of preliminary crimes?
What are the major categories of crimes against persons and property?
What are the defenses for this class of crimes?
How does criminal law protect society?
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Learning Outcomes
Students will:
As evidenced by oral, written, and/or
performance:
Investigate causes and consequences of crime.
Explain the importance of the right to due
process of law for individuals accused of
crimes.
Describe the adversary system and evaluate
its advantages and disadvantages.
Categorize types of crime.
Understand the types of crimes against the
person.
Explain the differences between the classes of
homicide.
Illustrate the differences between the various
types of property crimes.
Analyze cases for criminal prosecution and
apply laws.
List and explain the defenses available in
criminal cases.
Analyze the facts of pending criminal cases
and determine what the charge should be in
each case.
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Resources:
Textbook
Workbook
Problem 7.1, p. 75Problem 7.2, p. 76-chart
Problem 7.3, p. 78-chart
Problem 7.5, p. 81-weapons
Problem 7.6, p. 84-gangs
Problem 7.7, p. 87-gun control
Problem 78, p. 88-children & guns
Problem 7.11, p. 93-legalzie drugs
Problem 7.13, p. 96-victims
Problem 7.14, p. 99-witnesses
Reducing Underage Drinking PDF
Problem 8.1, p. 101 crime basics
Problem 8.2, p. 104 charges
Problem 8.3, p. 104-drowning girl
p. 16 Chart
You Be the Judge, p. 109-Homicide
Problem 9.1, p. 111 dying patient
Problem 9.2, p. 114 rape
p. 18-19-crimes
Problem 10.1, p. 116 Vandalism
Problem 10.2, p. 117 shoplift
Problem 10.4, p. 121 stolen proper
Problem 10.5, p. 125 hacking
p. 20-21-crimes
p. 22-property theft
Problem 11.1, p. 128 defenses
Problem 11.2, p. 131 insanity
Problem 11.3, p. 132 defenses
p. 23-24-defenses
p. 17 –basics
Extension Activity:
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Formative Assessments
TBD
Summative District Assessments
TBD
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Concepts
Students need to know about:
Crimes in America
The nature of Crimes
Why Crime happens
Statistics
Gangs and Crime
Guns and the Law
Substance Abuse and Crime
Victims of Crime
Skills
Students need to be able to do:
Introduction to Criminal Law
General Considerations
Definition of a Crime
Origins of Criminal Laws
Jury Instructions
Parties to Crimes
Crimes of Omission
Preliminary Crimes
State and Federal Crimes
Classes of Crimes
Crimes Against the Person
Homicide
Suicide
Assault And Battery
Rape
Serial Crimes and Spree Crimes
Crimes Against Property
Arson
Vandalism
Larceny
Embezzlement
Robbery
Extortion
Burglary
Forgery
Receiving Stolen Property
Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle
Computer Crimes
Defenses
No Crime Has Been Committed
Cannot prove all elements.
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Defendant Did Not Commit The Crime
Alibi
Defendant Committed a Criminal Act,
The Act Was Excusable or Justified
Self-defense
Protection of Property
Defendant Committed a Criminal Act,
But is Not Criminally Responsible For
His or Her Actions
Intoxication
Insanity
Entrapment
Duress
Necessity
Infancy
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