Learning Objective After reading this chapter, students should be able to accomplish the following objectives: Major Concepts 5-1 Definition and Classes of Crimes A crime is an offense against the public at large. As such, a crime threatens the peace, safety, and well-being of the entire community. For this reason, crimes are punishable by the…
The judicial process and criminal law and cyber crimes Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, students should be able to accomplish the following objectives: Describe the steps in a criminal prosecution Major Concepts 3-1 The Court System Courts are judicial tribunals that meet in a regular place and apply the laws in an attempt to…
Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, students should be able to accomplish the following objectives: Major Concepts 2-1 The Purpose and Operation of the Law The law consists of rules of conduct established by the government to maintain harmony, stability, and justice within a society. Ideally, the primary objectives of the law are to promote…
Ethics and the Law and Source of the law Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, students should be able to accomplish the following objectives: Major Concepts Defining the Law, Morality, and Ethics The law consists of rules of conduct established by the government of a society to maintain harmony, stability, and justice. Morals involve the…
