Crimes Against the Person

AGENDAMarch 13, 2013

Today’s topics Introduction to Criminal Law

State of mind vs. Motive Elements of a crime Classes of crimes Parties to crimes Preliminary crimes

Crimes Against the Person

Administrative STAMPS

Homework Next class: Test corrections (bring book + Portfolio)

STAMPSReminder:STAMPS only for work completed on time

Learning GoalsUnit 2 Guide

Understand the basic concepts of criminal law• Describe, apply and compare/contrast the parties to

a crime• Explain and apply various preliminary crimes,

including solicitation, attempt and conspiracy

Understand crimes against the person

Parties to a CrimeProblem 8.2 -- Create chart in your notebook:

Work with your group to complete the chart

Character Involvement / Actions Which party are they?1. Jeb2. Marci3. Carl4. Shawn5. David

Preliminary CrimesProblem 8.3:

Work with your group to answer questions A-D in your Portfolio

Crimes Against the Person

Classroom Ground Rules Keep the classroom a Safe

Space for everyone Be here to listen, learn and

participate Respect other peoples’

property Take care of each other

HOMICIDE

Homicide1. Criminal (intent or result of reckless behavior)2. Non-criminal (excusable or justifiable)

Criminal Homicide terms• ADD: Felony Murder

NOTE: The Street Law textbook is a broad, national overview and does not always reflect Oregon law…

Oregon law: Homicide

HOMICIDE

You Be The JudgeHomicide Cases

Page 109

1. Work with your group to answer all three questions.

2. Write your answers in your Portfolios.

ASSAULT and BATTERYDefine: Assault - Battery - Stalking - Sexual Assault

Oregon Law• Four degrees of assault• Assault and battery used interchangeably

163.160 Assault in the fourth degree. (1) A person commits the crime of assault in the fourth degree if the person:

a) Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes physical injury to another; or

b) With criminal negligence causes physical injury to another by means of a deadly weapon.

ASSAULT and BATTERY163.185 Assault in the first degree. (1) A person commits the crime of assault in the first degree if the person:

a) Intentionally causes serious physical injury to another by means of a deadly or dangerous weapon;

b) Intentionally or knowingly causes serious physical injury to a child under six years of age;

c) Violates ORS 163.175 (intentionally or knowingly physical injury) knowing that the victim is pregnant; or

d) Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes serious physical injury to another while operating a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicants

– RAPE – – STATUTORY RAPE –

– DATE RAPE –

Define Least reported crime. Why?

Problem 9.2 (page 114) Group 1 = A, Group 2 = B, etc. Be prepared to lead class discussion

Homework

Before you leave Pick up your belongings &

any trash Straighten up your area

Homework Next class: Test corrections (bring book + Portfolio)