Criminal Justice
Lap 2
Mrs. Heidmann
Spring 2015
Criminal Law- Substantive Laws
In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two different, yet equal agencies. A crime is
any behavior that is punishable by imprisonment of fine (or both). In the United States, the police do many jobs.
The enforcement of the law must adhere to the principles and rights outlined in the Bill of Rights. Individual
freedom of expression, speech, press, religion, due process, and rights against discrimination are protected by the
Bill of Rights. This freedom is critical to maintain a democracy. In this lap, we will discuss various crimes and the
rules of the job which the police must follow. Understanding the legal system will help students make smart
decisions about their role as a United States citizen. Through case studies and research students will gain a practical
understanding of laws and the legal system which will make them more knowledgeable about our democracy and
their role in today’s society.
Objectives: * Analyze criminal conduct in terms of act, intent, concurrence, and causation
*Describe several different types of substantive crime and their specific differences
*Compare the defenses for criminal activity and when each can be used
A1, OL
A1/ A2/ A3
A4
Activity 1: Class Prep- Go to the class page on Mrs. Heidmann’s Weebly—lheidmann.weebly.com—and
download/ print the Crimes Against People (Lap 2) notes. Then, Read Ch. 3 and watch BOTH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mootWqXeUbY AND https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoOhUNzGpJs
In your notebook or the download, list the actus reus and mens rea for each of the following crimes- murder (1st
Degree), Second Degree murder, Voluntary Manslaughter (Man 1), Involuntary Manslaughter (Man 2), rape, and
assault. Lastly, contrast justifiable homicide and excusable homicide.
10 pts Due In Class
Application- Complete the “Crimes Against People” wksht.
10 pts Turn In
For More Info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzLAjG9rW4E Elements- video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyI5yy-Fc9U Elements pt 2- video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdihCgcs8o0 Liable Parties- video
http://www.moga.mo.gov/mostatutes/stathtml/56500000201.html Missouri Revised Statutes—state laws!
Activity 2: Understanding Main Ideas- Complete the “Crimes Against Property” wksht.
10 pts Turn In
Class Prep- Go to the class page on Mrs. Heidmann’s Weebly—lheidmann.weebly.com—and download/ print the
Crimes Against Property notes.
Keywords- Read Ch. 3. Define and explain the following keywords in your notebook or the download - robbery,
burglary, and theft; and between embezzlement and extortion.
10 pts Due In Class
Understanding Main Ideas- A) Use Ch 3/ the download to complete the “Burglary, Larceny, and Robbery” wksht.
Enrichment- Complete the “Understanding” activity on pg 22. Should be 3x3 or on other paper. Due with Act 2
For More Info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5DFOSjZ5x4 –Crimes Against Property
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cwc80aZ_Zs -Crimes Against a Dwelling
Activity 3: Keywords-- Read Ch. 2 and 3. Define and explain the following keywords in your notebook- money
laundering, occupational crime, white collar crime, organized crime, visible crime, Uniform Crime Reports, ex post
facto and victimless crime.
10 pts Due In Class
Journaling- Thoroughly answer the following five questions on loose-leaf- A) What do you think are the greatest
dangers of cybercrime? Why? B) Should enforcing laws against prostitution be considered high priority by law
enforcement officials? C) Should enforcing laws against tax evasion be considered high priority? D) Should
enforcing laws against underage drinking be considered high priority? E) Should smoking marijuana be legal in
MO?
EXPLAIN your answers and be prepared to discuss in class.
10 pts Turn In
Enrichment- Victims- After reading through the download, go to http://crf-usa.org/cja/reading.pdf and scroll down
to page 67. Answer the For Discussion questions on loose-leaf. Be sure to thoroughly explain your answer in 4-6+
sentences each numbered question.
3pts Due with Act3
Activity 4: Class Prep- Go to the class page on Mrs. Heidmann’s Weebly—lheidmann.weebly.com—and
download/ print the Affirmative Defenses notes.
Application: Also complete “Applying Knowledge.” Identify the defense and explain why. 10 pts Due In Class
Understanding Main Ideas- Read Ch. 3, pages 69-75 defenses for criminal activity (??75- 79??). Answer the
following in your notebook- What is an affirmative defense? What are the main justification defenses? What are
the main excuse defenses? What is required for a valid argument of self-defense? Why are the rules tougher for the
use of deadly force? What are the rules for defending your home? Lastly, make a two column chart and for each of
the seven, explain both a pro and a con argument for using it as a defense.
10 pts Due In Class
Enrichment: Inasanity- go to http://crf-usa.org/cja/reading.pdf and scroll down to page 44. Complete the
Debriefing Questions in the Class Activity and the For Discussion questions on the next page. 3pts Due with Act4
Enrichment- Victims- After reading through the download, go to http://crf-usa.org/cja/reading.pdf and scroll down
to page 67. Answer the For Discussion questions on loose-leaf. Be sure to thoroughly explain your answer in 4-6+
sentences for each numbered question.
3pts Due with Act4
For More Info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FY6-h1hb1A Defenses 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWX9kxGzobI Defenses 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ_bN1ooPp0 defenses 3
Open Lab: Complete the Mary Surratt conspiracy/ DOPE activity.
15 pts Due in OL
Enrichment: students can choose to do all activities, some, or none of the following.
Due by the last test day
Applying Ideas- Imagine you are a defense attorney and you represent a young man who is accused of hiding in the
trunk of a car, pointing a rifle through a hole in the trunk, and randomly shooting strangers. You want to pursue an
insanity defense. What arguments would you make to attempt to represent your client under each of the following
standards: M’Naghten Rule, Durham Rule, Model Penal Code. Turn in.
3 points
Film: On your own, watch the trial portion of Legally Blonde. Write one paragraph (10-12+ s sentence) to explain
how mens rea is proven and how the elements of a crime were tied to the daughter. DOPE
3 points
Film: Watch the post-trial portion of To Kill a Mocking Bird. Do you agree with Sheriff Tate that Ewell’s death
was justifiable? Is homicide ever justifiable? Explain your answer in a 10-12+sentence paragraph.
3 points
Film: On your own, watch The Conspirator (2010). Write a one page+ plot summary of the movie, then write a one
page+ reaction to the film. In the reaction, also identify and explain Surratt’s liability to the crime.
6 points
Application- On your own, watch an episode of Law and Order, Castle, CSI, Blue Bloods, etc. Write a one page
(10-12+ sentence) plot summary and a one page (10-12+ sentence) analysis. In the analysis, be sure to explain how
each of the elements of a crime was established by the end of the episode.
5 points
Calendar of in class objectives and homework due dates
Day 1 Describe the elements of a crime and the requirements that prosecutors face in proving guilt
Explain the elements which are necessary to define a crime
Apply the elements of all crimes to hypothetical situations to determine whether criminal conduct has taken place
Distinguish between a principal and an accomplice in a crime and compare legal consequences for both
Distinguish between an accessory before the fact and an accessory after the fact and identify consequences
D Day
Day 2 Crimes against Persons- Explain the various charges one faces if they have killed an individual
Describe and distinguish among four common homicide crimes
Apply the elements of homicide to hypothetical situations to determine which crime has taken place
Activity 1
E Day
Day 3 Crimes against Property- Identify and explain the various charges related to the damage/ destruction or
removal of property
Describe and distinguish between the common stealing crimes of theft, burglary, and robbery
Apply the elements of stealing to hypothetical situations to determine which crime has taken place
Activity 2
G Day
Day 4 Discuss laws in Missouri
Apply Missouri law to hypothetical situations to determine which charge will apply
QUIZ
H Day
Day 5 Analyze the different affirmative defenses based on lack of criminal intent
Identify defenses that prove that a criminal act should be considered excusable or justifiable
Explain the difference between reasonable force and unreasonable force in self-defense
Contrast the infancy, intoxication, and insanity defenses
Identify and describe self-defense, insanity, and entrapment as affirmative defenses to criminal conviction
Apply the elements of defenses to hypothetical situations to determine which defense might be used
Activity 3
A Day
Day 6 Describe different types of computer crimes and explain white-collar crimes
Describe the effects of crime on victims of violence and theft
Review
Activity 4
Test in the Testing Center by E Day, February11th
B Day
Day 1 Go over SG questions
ELEMENTS
NEW LAP
PPT- Elements of a crime
IC Act: Crf pg 11 OH
PPT: Criminal Law- Parties PPT and 2 examples
IC Act: Who done it wksht/ Street Law p. 17 OB
Fill: Q: Why does law not ignore those who are present when a crime is committed?
Seinfeld
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPnK0NCn_MQ
Fill: barcoachguru videos
Day 2
Check keywords and collect wksht
PEOPLE
***IC Act: Who done it wksht/ Street Law p. 17 OB***
HW Review: Qs on kw/ dl?? And videos—review FMR
IC Act: Homicide cases and Crf pg 13
Q: Should a person’s intentions matter in deciding if s/he committed a crime?
?? Give examples of crimes broken down into elements Street pg101??
Street scenarios on pg 109
Day 3
Check keywords, collect wksht
PROPERTY
HW Review: go over Crimes against property DL
IC Act: Crf pg 15/ Street p 105
???????
Day 4
QUIZ
IC Act: Mo Classes and Crimes intro…. Cree hypo sheet??
Day 5
Check A3
Hook: National Treasure Clip
HW REVIEW: Discuss defenses DL/ KW
IC Act: Crf p 39/ 38
Day 6 Check A4
???Other Crimes and SAC… guru Videos
Fill- Crossword puzzle
Review
DEFENSES
OTHER CRIMES