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Examine the nature, origins, and purposes of Criminal Law
Assessment Strategies
in classroom discussions
upon achieving a minimum or 70 percent of a written assignment
in a written examination
Criteria
you reproduce a basic definition of law
you distinguish criminal law from other laws
you examine what is considered punishment in the criminal justice system
you summarize the principle of legality
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Recognize the structure and operation of the Criminal Justice System
Assessment Strategies
in classroom discussions
upon earning a minimum score of 70 percent on a written exercise
in a written examination
Criteria
you summarize the fundamental structure of the criminal justice system
you explain the two basic functions of the police
you explain "probable cause"
you summarize the Sixth Amendment right to an attorney
you summarize the steps within an initial appearance
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Identify the constitutional limitations on the Criminal Law
Assessment Strategies
in classroom discussions
by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on a written exercise
in a written examination
Criteria
you summarize the Constitutional protections afforded in the First Amendment
you examine the Constitutional protections afforded in the Fourth Amendment
you explain areas of Constitutional limitations pertaining to criminal law enactments
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Articulate the classifications of crimes and the elements of criminal responsibility
Assessment Strategies
in classroom discussions
by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on a written exercise.
in a written examination
Criteria
you differentiate between felonies, misdemeanors, and civil violations
you explain the concept of actus reus
you explain the concept of mens rea
you contrast specific intent and general intent
you summarize the need for a concurrence of actus reus and mens rea for a crime to occur
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Differentiate between the principle actors and those who are parties to crimes
Assessment Strategies
in classroom discussion.
by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on a written exercise
in a written examination
Criteria
you summarize how to discern when one is a party to a crime
you differentiate between a principal and an accessory
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Classify incomplete or inchohate crimes
Assessment Strategies
in classroom discussions
by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on a written exercise
in a written examination
Criteria
you explain the purpose of defining attempts as a crime
you examine the elements of an attempt
you articulate the actus reus element of conspiracy
you summarize the mens rea requirement for conspiracy
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Explain defenses to crimes
Assessment Strategies
in classroom discussions
by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on a written exercise
in a written examination
Criteria
you examine when deadly force may be use in self-defense
you explain when deadly force may be used to defend property
you summarize five tests for determining insanity
you explain four circumstances when a police officer may use non-deadly force
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Examine criminal homicide and other crimes against persons
Assessment Strategies
in classroom discussions
by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on a written exercise
in a written examination
Criteria
you associate Chapter 940 of the Wisconsin Statutes as relating to Crimes Against Persons
you summarize the essential elements of murder
you explain the felony murder statute
you distinguish between the homicide statutes
you examine the elements of a Battery
you state the elements of Mayhem.
you make distinctions between the Sexual Assault statutes.
you interpret the differences between False Imprisonment and Kidnapping.
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Examine crimes against habitation and other crimes against property
Assessment Strategies
in classroom discussions
by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on a written exercise
in a written examination
Criteria
you identify Chapter 943 of the Wisconsin Statutes as relating to Crimes Against Property
you summarize the elements of Burglary
you examine the intent required to commit a burglary
you explain the elements of Arson
you differentiate between Burglary and Criminal Trespass to Dwellings
you summarize the elements of Theft
you summarize the elements of Robbery
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Identify crimes against the community and institutions
Assessment Strategies
in classroom discussions
by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on a written exercise
in a written examination
Criteria
you examine the crimes that encompass breaching the peace
you articulate when traffic offenses become criminal offenses
you examine typical circumstances that could constitute a weapons offense.
you examine obscenity offenses
you examine Chapter 961 that relates to drug offenses
you distinguish between actual and constructive possession of a controlled substance
you distinguish between the offense of possession and possession with intent to deliver
you identify the elements of possession of drug paraphernalia
you explain the elements of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant or other drug
you distinguish between Obstructing an Officer and Resisting Arrest
you articulate how enhances apply to specific crimes