problems in society chapter 3 sunny hills high school business law mrs. larsen
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Problems in SocietyChapter 3
Sunny Hills High School
Business Law
Mrs. Larsen
Objectives Identify some problems of modern society. Define the doctrine of public policy. Distinguish among laws that protect against
drug use & domestic violence. Describe some laws related to property
violations. Explain how due process applies to minors
who violate the law.
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After the Friday night football game, Grace, Jim, Ben, and Liz are on their way to Jim’s car in the parking lot of the Franklin High Stadium…..
Spirit of the Law
Some problems are more prominent– Drugs and alcohol
Problems cause criminal activity Legal Issues
– Drugs considered illegal substance?– Should abusive parents loose their children?– Licensed Juveniles be fined as Adults for traffic
offenses?
Crimes & Criminals
Public Policy– Expect Government to Protect People– Regulate health, safety, welfare and
morals
Drug Use
Use of substances that are illegal or harmful
Addiction– Person can no longer function normally– Requires regular substance consumption
Alcohol
Major chemical found in beer, wine, distilled beverages
Most commonly used drug in US Strict laws regarding sale Strict laws regarding use
Real Life Example
Nick Nolte pleaded no contest to misdemeanor DUI charges
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Law in Other Countries: Saudi Arabia
Any alcoholic beverage illegal Beliefs of Islam
– Muslim– Book of Koran
• 5 Pillars• Prohibitions
Civil Code based on Muslim Law
Drunk Driving
1990 Supreme Court 4th Amendment
– Search and Seizure Sobriety Check Point Bartenders liable?
Drugs
Chemical that alter the mind or body Possession, distribution or sales Defined by laws Federal Controlled Substances Act Sale more serious than use Crime to give away Association
FYI
Public Roads Use Gives Law Enforcement Official Rights
– Test for substances– Speed Limits
Called Implied Consent
Domestic Violence
Any reckless or mental abuse between family or household members
Victims: Children, Spouses, Elderly Protective Order: cease contact
US Supreme Court
1990 6th Amendment Exceptions Victims may testify through closed
circuit television and out of court Defendants do not have to FACE
their accusers—Child Abuse Case
Harm to Property
Vandalism Shoplifting Motor Vehicle Violations Ignorance of Law is no excuse
Vandalism
Willful or malicious Damage to property Even the Lookout Value related to seriousness Cost of repair and fines
– Parents responsibility
Shoplifting
Form of stealing LARCENY Cost to consumers 2-3% Hard to prove--Intent
– Prima Facie Evidence– Concealment of article is intent
Carry Goods OUT 1 in 1200 are prosecuted
Real Life Example
Winona Ryder was convicted of grand theft and vandalism, both of which are felonies, for taking more than $5,500 in merchandise from Saks Fifth Avenue
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Motor Vehicle Violations
Auto licenses are a privilege Juveniles treated as adults Fined and possible revoked license
Delinquent & Unruly Children Delinquent Child
– Minor who commits an act that would be a crime if of adult age
Unruly Child– Minor who commits an act that would
NOT be a crime if of adult age– Usually result of abuse, mistreatment
or neglect
Parens Patriae
The state is the parent Government is
responsible for children when parents are not
Unruly children
Rehabilitation
Goal of Juvenile Court
Transfer to Adult Court
Age 14 Try juvenile as an adult Seriousness of crime, history,
good of majority, past efforts to rehabilitate, likelihood of repeating the crime
Due Process Rights
1967 Minors have same rights as
adults– IE. Remain silent when arrested or
cross examination Important because US
constitution is for all ages
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