adapted but by amanda wally, katie rie, chris tapia (2008) swbat: explain the differences between...
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Adapted but by Amanda Wally, Katie Rie, Chris Tapia (2008)
SWBAT: Explain the differences between criminal and civil law.
Do Now: Discuss some differences with a partner (2-3 min).
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Copy the following: You will complete.
• Define: Civil law• List two examples of civil
law.
• What are the differences b/w civil and criminal?
• Define: Criminal Law• List two examples of
criminal law
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• Body of law pertaining to crimes against the state or conduct (felonies and misdemeanors) detrimental to society as a whole.
• Definition: Protects society and maintains order• Violation of criminal statues are punishable by law.
Jail, Prison, Parole, Probation: Community Supervision…
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• Murder
• Rape
• Abuse
• Theft
• Trespassing
• Destruction of private property (Vandalism)
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• Charges are pressed in degrees– 1st– 2nd– 3rd– Felony– Misdemeanor
– Bail is sometimes set for a person to be released from jail, sometimes people are released on their own recognizance . Arraignment: 1st time a defendant sees judge, bail set, lawyer appointed, plea entered…
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• Civil law deals with private offenses, such as violations of contracts, failure of professional duty (sexual harassment, discrimination), Tort Law, Family Law.
• Def: Regulates relationships b/w people.• The standard of proof for crimes is higher than for civil
proceedings. ...(beyond a reasonable doubt 97-100%; Civil: by a preponderance of evidence 51% (Why?)
• Example: OJ Simpson Trial
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• Tort Law
• Marriage
• Divorce
• Custody
• Adoption
• Contracts
• Order Of Protection
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• Although civil law is not punishable by jail time- civil and criminal law go hand in hand a majority of the time.
• Civil law issues: orders of protection, custody/visitation rights, child support, etc.
• Criminal law comes into play when somebody violates court order (breaks an order of protection, or fails to pay their child support)…
• There are 12 jurors for a criminal case: All 12 agree• There are usually 6 jurors on a civil case (5/6) (Both vary depending on state)
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Complete NOW
• Define: Civil law• List three examples of
civil law.
• Explain the differences b/w civil and criminal? Give an example
• Define: Criminal Law• List three examples of
criminal law
• How do the two intersect (sometimes overlap?)