January 24 - Introduction to course, start of law terms January 25 - Read pages 3-16, and answer questions # 1,2,3 on page 16. Also, you are responsible for the definitions of key terms 1-20 from the list provided. All of this homework will be checked and taken up on Monday! January 28 - Read pages 17-25 and answer question # 1 on page 25. Also, complete the definitions for key terms 21-30 for tomorrow. Homework will be checked for completion and discussed in class. January 29 - take up review terms January 30 - take up review terms January 31 - complete review terms and prepare for TEST # 1 February 1 - TEST # 1 February 4 - Complete version of LSAT and Wonderlic Tests, discussion of Case Study ISPs and introduction of new unit. Complete Q # 1 - 6 from the homework sheet February 5 - Complete Q # 7 - 13 from the homework sheet February 6 - SKI DAY - students that are here are to work on the Jimmy Boni Case Study Assignment (Due Monday, February 11) February 7 - Complete Q # 14 - 18 from the homework sheet February 8 - Preparation day for Legal Philosophers Presentation February 11 - Jimmy Boni Case Study Assignment Due. As Friday was a snow day, you may use today's class to work on your Legal Philosophers presentation. February 12 - Annotated Bibliography due if you are completing Case Study 1 from Group 1 - discussion of Jimmy Boni case February 13 - Legal Philosophers Presentation is Due: - Adversarial vs. Inquisitorial Systems, Areas of Law, take up homework February 14 - Legal Philosophers presentations February 15 - No School February 18 - FAMILY DAY - No School - Complete questions 1 - 8 from the Chapter 3 homework sheet February 19 -Optional Case Study 1 from Group 1 Due Today, Legal Philosophers Presentations - complete questions 9 - 13 from the chapter 3 homework sheet February 20 - Class discussion of Chapter 3 homework questions 1 -8 February 21 - Class discussion of Chapter 3 homework questions 9 - 13, Complete Chapter 4 questions 1 - 8 from the homework sheet February 22 - Complete Chapter 4 questions 9 - 15 from the homework sheet February 25 - Class discussion of Chapter 4 questions 1 - 15 February 26 - Review for TEST # 2 February 27 - TEST # 2
Jimmy Boni Case - provide defence and prosecution arguments - at least 4 to 5 on the defence side and at least 3 on the prosecution side
jurisprudence
trials by ordeal (trial by cold water, trial by boiling water, trial by hot iron) and trial by combat
differentiate between primary and secondary sources of law
R. v. Lavelle as an example of changing societal norms
ultra vires and intra vires
the rule of precedent
ratio decidendi
adversarial vs. inquisitorial system
substantive vs. procedural law
private vs. public law and their various components i.e. torts, criminal, administrative, family, etc.
purposes of law
domestic vs. international law
Treaty of Westphalia
right vs. duty
equality vs. equity
morality vs. humanity
power vs. authority
divine, natural, positive law
general view of each one of the following philosophers - Plato, Socrates, Aristotle, Cicero, Justinian, St. Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Jeremy Bentham, JJ Rouseau, John Austin, HLA Hart, John Rawls, Richard Posner, Noam Chomsky (you will be provided with given situations and asked how legal philosophers respond to each situation - i.e. the state passes a law that makes walking upright illegal - what would each one of the legal philosophers say or do?)
debunk the view that the Canadian legal system is secular
given the anti-semitic laws enacted by Nazi Germany in 1938 and the Apartheid Laws passed in South Africa for the better part of the second half the the 1900s provide reason for following them and reasons for not following them based on the writings of legal philosophers
How did each one of the following impact/influence Canadian law - Irene Murdoch, Dr. Henry Morgentaler, “Mafia Boy”, and Delwin Vriend
List and describe the historical events that prompted the Canadian government to impose the War Measures Act
the Anti-Terrorism Act 2001 and the increased power and control it provides the Canadian government
Summarize and importance of the “Persons Case”
How and why the Indian Act changed to support Aboriginal women
February 28 - Take up Test - Last day before switch. Discuss upcoming ISP submission. Annotated bibliography due. March 1 - Welcome to the new session, complete version of LSAT Sample questions, discussion of Case Study ISPs and introduction of new unit. Complete Chapter 2 Q # 1 - 6 from the homework sheet March 4 - Take up Q # 1 - 6, complete Chapter 2 Q # 7 - 13 March 5 - ISP CASE STUDY # 1 DUE if first option was not completed, -take up Chapter 2 Q # 7 - 13, complete Chapter 2 Q # 14 - 18 March 6 -In-class time to work on Jimmy Boni Assignment - Due tomorrow March 7 -Jimmy Boni Case Study Assignment Due. March 8 - Take up Jimmy Boni Case
March Break - Complete Chapter 3 Questions from the homework sheet - you may work ahead and complete ALL the homework for Chapter 4 also
March 25 - in-class prep day for legal philosophers presentation March 26 - Take up Chapter 3 questions. Complete Chapter 4 Q # 1 - 8 March 27 -Legal Philosopher Presentations March 28 -Legal Philosopher Presentations. Complete Chapter 4 Q # 9 -15 March 29 -NO SCHOOL April 1 - NO SCHOOL April 2 - Take up homework questions from Chapter 4
April 3 - Once over legal philosophers, discussion of contemporary theories and theorists April 4 - Take up questions from Chapter 4 April 5 - Complete taking up Chapter 4 April 8 - Discussion of issues that came up during this unit April 9 -Review for TEST # 2
Jimmy Boni Case - provide defence and prosecution arguments - at least 4 to 5 on the defence side and at least 3 on the prosecution side
jurisprudence
trials by ordeal (trial by cold water, trial by boiling water, trial by hot iron, trial by snake, trial by bread and cheese) and trial by combat
differentiate between primary and secondary sources of law
R. v. Lavelle as an example of changing societal norms
ultra vires and intra vires
the rule of precedent
ratio decidendi
adversarial vs. inquisitorial system
substantive vs. procedural law
private vs. public law and their various components i.e. torts, criminal, administrative, family, etc.
purposes of law
domestic vs. international law
Treaty of Westphalia
right vs. duty
equality vs. equity
morality vs. humanity
power vs. authority
divine, natural, positive law
general view of each one of the following philosophers - Plato, Socrates, Aristotle, Cicero, Justinian, St. Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Jeremy Bentham, JJ Rouseau, John Austin, HLA Hart, John Rawls, Richard Posner, Noam Chomsky (you will be provided with given situations and asked how legal philosophers respond to each situation - i.e. the state passes a law that makes walking upright illegal - what would each one of the legal philosophers say or do?)
debunk the view that the Canadian legal system is secular
given the anti-semitic laws enacted by Nazi Germany in 1938 and the Apartheid Laws passed in South Africa for the better part of the second half the the 1900s provide reason for following them and reasons for not following them based on the writings of legal philosophers
How did each one of the following impact/influence Canadian law - Irene Murdoch, Dr. Henry Morgentaler, “Mafia Boy”, and Delwin Vriend
List and describe the historical events that prompted the Canadian government to impose the War Measures Act
the Anti-Terrorism Act 2001 and the increased power and control it provides the Canadian government
Summarize and importance of the “Persons Case”
How and why the Indian Act changed to support Aboriginal women
April 10 -TEST # 3 - Format: 10 multiple choice, 10 matching (column A / B), 25 marks assorted short and long answer - Test is out of 45 marks
April 11 - take up test April 12 - Read the attached article "Child Psychopaths - Bad Seed or Bad Parents" and make notes. The notes should reflect the findings and tone of the article.
April 16 - In class discussion of the nature of crime, introduce concept of nature versus nurture. Complete Q # 1 - 9 from the Chapter 9 homework sheet. Over the course of the week read the following paper and make notes as to nature versus nurture.
April 17 - Complete Q # 10 - 16 from the Chapter 9 homework sheet.
April 18 - Complete Q # 17 - 22 from the Chapter 9 homework sheet.
April 19 - Complete Q # 23 - 29 from the Chapter 9 homework sheet.
April 22 - Prep for Debate. Everyone will be given 3 minutes to state positive points for their side. Each side will be given at least 10 minutes for rebuttal.
April 23 - Debate: Nature vs. Nurture
April 24 - complete Chapter 10 Q # 1 - 8
April 25 - complete Chapter 10 Q # 9 - 15
April 26 - No Classes - Parents Night
April 29 - Take up remainder of Chapter 10 questions, Start Chapter 11
April 30 - Complete Chapter 11 Q # 1 - 7
May 1 - Complete Chapter 11 Q # 8 - 12
May 2 - Complete Chapter 11 Q # 13 - 17
May 3 - Cyberbullying case study. Should it be criminal?
3 articles on Psychopaths and nature v. nurture - Brenda Spencer, Jason Massey, Jeffrey Bailey, Gary Gilmore, APD, Dr. Robert Hare and PCL-R checklist, Kent Kiehl, Brian Dugan, Phineas Gage
what can be done to address or stem psychopathic behaviour
disulfiram
Depo-Provera
Penile Plesthysmorphy
purpose of law
main functions of our Criminal Code
vigilantism
“legal paternalism”
victimless crime - should it be a crime?
crime versus quasi-criminal offences - 2 elements that must be proven in order to be convicted of a crime in Canada
mens rea / actus reus
general intent versus specific intent
intent and motive
recklessness and willful blindness.
distinguish between subjective and objective distinction of mens rea
distinguish between strict liability and absolute liability
May 13 - In class lecture on the nature of crime, introduce concept of nature versus nurture. Complete Q # 1 - 9 from the Chapter 9 homework sheet. Over the course of the week read the following paper and make notes as to nature versus nurture.
May 14 - ISP OPTION TWO DUE - complete Q # 10 - 16 from the Chapter 9 homework sheet.
May 15 - Complete Q # 17 - 22 from the Chapter 9 homework sheet.
May 16 - Complete Q # 23 - 29 from the Chapter 9 homework sheet.
May 17- Prep for Debate. Everyone will be given 3 minutes to state positive points for their side. Each side will be given at least 10 minutes for rebuttal. No School on Monday, May 20
May 21 - Debate: Nature vs. Nurture
May 22 - Lecture on the Zundel and Marshall cases and ISP submissions, complete Chapter 10 Q # 1 - 8
May 23 - complete Chapter 10 Q # 9 - 15
May 24 - Take up remainder of Chapter 10 questions, complete Chapter 11 Q # 1 - 7
May 27 - Complete Chapter 11 Q # 8 - 12
May 28 - Complete Chapter 11 Q # 13 - 17
May 29 - Complete Chapter 11 discussion
May 30 - Kashkar and NCR
May 31- Cyberbullying case study. Should it be criminal?
June 3 - Test Review
classical theory of criminology - Cesare Beccaria, Jeremy Bentham
Positivism School of Thought
Theory of Anomie
Ecological School
Social Conflict Theory
Consensus Theory
meaning of “Classic theory has evolved into rational choice and deterrence theories”
3 articles on Psychopaths and nature v. nurture - Brenda Spencer, Jason Massey, Jeffrey Bailey, Gary Gilmore, APD, Dr. Robert Hare and PCL-R checklist, Kent Kiehl, Brian Dugan, Phineas Gage
what can be done to address or stem psychopathic behaviour
disulfiram
Depo-Provera
Penile Plesthysmorphy
purpose of law
main functions of our Criminal Code
vigilantism
“legal paternalism”
victimless crime - should it be a crime?
crime versus quasi-criminal offences - 2 elements that must be proven in order to be convicted of a crime in Canada
mens rea / actus reus
general intent versus specific intent
intent and motive
recklessness and willful blindness.
distinguish between subjective and objective distinction of mens rea
distinguish between strict liability and absolute liability
Welcome to Law 12!
January 24 - Introduction to course, start of law termsJanuary 25 - Read pages 3-16, and answer questions # 1,2,3 on page 16. Also, you are responsible for the definitions of key terms 1-20 from the list provided. All of this homework will be checked and taken up on Monday!
January 28 - Read pages 17-25 and answer question # 1 on page 25. Also, complete the definitions for key terms 21-30 for tomorrow. Homework will be checked for completion and discussed in class.
January 29 - take up review terms
January 30 - take up review terms
January 31 - complete review terms and prepare for TEST # 1
February 1 - TEST # 1
February 4 - Complete version of LSAT and Wonderlic Tests, discussion of Case Study ISPs and introduction of new unit. Complete Q # 1 - 6 from the homework sheet
February 5 - Complete Q # 7 - 13 from the homework sheet
February 6 - SKI DAY - students that are here are to work on the Jimmy Boni Case Study Assignment (Due Monday, February 11)
February 7 - Complete Q # 14 - 18 from the homework sheet
February 8 - Preparation day for Legal Philosophers Presentation
February 11 - Jimmy Boni Case Study Assignment Due. As Friday was a snow day, you may use today's class to work on your Legal Philosophers presentation.
February 12 - Annotated Bibliography due if you are completing Case Study 1 from Group 1 - discussion of Jimmy Boni case
February 13 - Legal Philosophers Presentation is Due: - Adversarial vs. Inquisitorial Systems, Areas of Law, take up homework
February 14 - Legal Philosophers presentations
February 15 - No School
February 18 - FAMILY DAY - No School - Complete questions 1 - 8 from the Chapter 3 homework sheet
February 19 - Optional Case Study 1 from Group 1 Due Today, Legal Philosophers Presentations - complete questions 9 - 13 from the chapter 3 homework sheet
February 20 - Class discussion of Chapter 3 homework questions 1 -8
February 21 - Class discussion of Chapter 3 homework questions 9 - 13, Complete Chapter 4 questions 1 - 8 from the homework sheet
February 22 - Complete Chapter 4 questions 9 - 15 from the homework sheet
February 25 - Class discussion of Chapter 4 questions 1 - 15
February 26 - Review for TEST # 2
February 27 - TEST # 2
- Jimmy Boni Case - provide defence and prosecution arguments - at least 4 to 5 on the defence side and at least 3 on the prosecution side
- jurisprudence
- trials by ordeal (trial by cold water, trial by boiling water, trial by hot iron) and trial by combat
- differentiate between primary and secondary sources of law
- R. v. Lavelle as an example of changing societal norms
- ultra vires and intra vires
- the rule of precedent
- ratio decidendi
- adversarial vs. inquisitorial system
- substantive vs. procedural law
- private vs. public law and their various components i.e. torts, criminal, administrative, family, etc.
- purposes of law
- domestic vs. international law
- Treaty of Westphalia
- right vs. duty
- equality vs. equity
- morality vs. humanity
- power vs. authority
- divine, natural, positive law
- general view of each one of the following philosophers - Plato, Socrates, Aristotle, Cicero, Justinian, St. Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Jeremy Bentham, JJ Rouseau, John Austin, HLA Hart, John Rawls, Richard Posner, Noam Chomsky (you will be provided with given situations and asked how legal philosophers respond to each situation - i.e. the state passes a law that makes walking upright illegal - what would each one of the legal philosophers say or do?)
- debunk the view that the Canadian legal system is secular
- given the anti-semitic laws enacted by Nazi Germany in 1938 and the Apartheid Laws passed in South Africa for the better part of the second half the the 1900s provide reason for following them and reasons for not following them based on the writings of legal philosophers
- How did each one of the following impact/influence Canadian law - Irene Murdoch, Dr. Henry Morgentaler, “Mafia Boy”, and Delwin Vriend
- List and describe the historical events that prompted the Canadian government to impose the War Measures Act
- the Anti-Terrorism Act 2001 and the increased power and control it provides the Canadian government
- Summarize and importance of the “Persons Case”
- How and why the Indian Act changed to support Aboriginal women
February 28 - Take up Test - Last day before switch. Discuss upcoming ISP submission. Annotated bibliography due.March 1 - Welcome to the new session, complete version of LSAT Sample questions, discussion of Case Study ISPs and introduction of new unit. Complete Chapter 2 Q # 1 - 6 from the homework sheet
March 4 - Take up Q # 1 - 6, complete Chapter 2 Q # 7 - 13
March 5 - ISP CASE STUDY # 1 DUE if first option was not completed, - take up Chapter 2 Q # 7 - 13, complete Chapter 2 Q # 14 - 18
March 6 -In-class time to work on Jimmy Boni Assignment - Due tomorrow
March 7 - Jimmy Boni Case Study Assignment Due.
March 8 - Take up Jimmy Boni Case
March Break - Complete Chapter 3 Questions from the homework sheet - you may work ahead and complete ALL the homework for Chapter 4 also
March 25 - in-class prep day for legal philosophers presentation
March 26 - Take up Chapter 3 questions. Complete Chapter 4 Q # 1 - 8
March 27 - Legal Philosopher Presentations
March 28 - Legal Philosopher Presentations. Complete Chapter 4 Q # 9 -15
March 29 - NO SCHOOL
April 1 - NO SCHOOL
April 2 - Take up homework questions from Chapter 4
April 3 - Once over legal philosophers, discussion of contemporary theories and theorists
April 4 - Take up questions from Chapter 4
April 5 - Complete taking up Chapter 4
April 8 - Discussion of issues that came up during this unit
April 9 - Review for TEST # 2
- Jimmy Boni Case - provide defence and prosecution arguments - at least 4 to 5 on the defence side and at least 3 on the prosecution side
- jurisprudence
- trials by ordeal (trial by cold water, trial by boiling water, trial by hot iron, trial by snake, trial by bread and cheese) and trial by combat
- differentiate between primary and secondary sources of law
- R. v. Lavelle as an example of changing societal norms
- ultra vires and intra vires
- the rule of precedent
- ratio decidendi
- adversarial vs. inquisitorial system
- substantive vs. procedural law
- private vs. public law and their various components i.e. torts, criminal, administrative, family, etc.
- purposes of law
- domestic vs. international law
- Treaty of Westphalia
- right vs. duty
- equality vs. equity
- morality vs. humanity
- power vs. authority
- divine, natural, positive law
- general view of each one of the following philosophers - Plato, Socrates, Aristotle, Cicero, Justinian, St. Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Jeremy Bentham, JJ Rouseau, John Austin, HLA Hart, John Rawls, Richard Posner, Noam Chomsky (you will be provided with given situations and asked how legal philosophers respond to each situation - i.e. the state passes a law that makes walking upright illegal - what would each one of the legal philosophers say or do?)
- debunk the view that the Canadian legal system is secular
- given the anti-semitic laws enacted by Nazi Germany in 1938 and the Apartheid Laws passed in South Africa for the better part of the second half the the 1900s provide reason for following them and reasons for not following them based on the writings of legal philosophers
- How did each one of the following impact/influence Canadian law - Irene Murdoch, Dr. Henry Morgentaler, “Mafia Boy”, and Delwin Vriend
- List and describe the historical events that prompted the Canadian government to impose the War Measures Act
- the Anti-Terrorism Act 2001 and the increased power and control it provides the Canadian government
- Summarize and importance of the “Persons Case”
- How and why the Indian Act changed to support Aboriginal women
April 10 - TEST # 3 - Format: 10 multiple choice, 10 matching (column A / B), 25 marks assorted short and long answer - Test is out of 45 marksApril 11 - take up test
April 12 - Read the attached article "Child Psychopaths - Bad Seed or Bad Parents" and make notes. The notes should reflect the findings and tone of the article.
April 16 - In class discussion of the nature of crime, introduce concept of nature versus nurture. Complete Q # 1 - 9 from the Chapter 9 homework sheet. Over the course of the week read the following paper and make notes as to nature versus nurture.
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April 17 - Complete Q # 10 - 16 from the Chapter 9 homework sheet.April 18 - Complete Q # 17 - 22 from the Chapter 9 homework sheet.
April 19 - Complete Q # 23 - 29 from the Chapter 9 homework sheet.
April 22 - Prep for Debate. Everyone will be given 3 minutes to state positive points for their side. Each side will be given at least 10 minutes for rebuttal.
April 23 - Debate: Nature vs. Nurture
April 24 - complete Chapter 10 Q # 1 - 8
April 25 - complete Chapter 10 Q # 9 - 15
April 26 - No Classes - Parents Night
April 29 - Take up remainder of Chapter 10 questions, Start Chapter 11
April 30 - Complete Chapter 11 Q # 1 - 7
May 1 - Complete Chapter 11 Q # 8 - 12
May 2 - Complete Chapter 11 Q # 13 - 17
May 3 - Cyberbullying case study. Should it be criminal?
May 6 - revisit any outstanding items from chapters 10 and 11
May 7 - Review for Test # 4
- classical theory of criminology - Cesare Beccaria, Jeremy Bentham
- Positivism School of Thought
- Theory of Anomie
- Ecological School
- Social Conflict Theory
- Consensus Theory
- meaning of “Classic theory has evolved into rational choice and deterrence theories”
- Strain Theory
- Socialization Theory
- Social Conflict Theory
- “biological trait theory”
- Neurophysiological theorists
- Nature versus Nurture and criminal behaviour
- Theory of Compatibilism
- psychopaths
- Twinkie Defence
- testosterone, serotonin, hypoglycaemia, XYY, brain abnormalities, brain damage
- 3 articles on Psychopaths and nature v. nurture - Brenda Spencer, Jason Massey, Jeffrey Bailey, Gary Gilmore, APD, Dr. Robert Hare and PCL-R checklist, Kent Kiehl, Brian Dugan, Phineas Gage
- what can be done to address or stem psychopathic behaviour
- disulfiram
- Depo-Provera
- Penile Plesthysmorphy
- purpose of law
- main functions of our Criminal Code
- vigilantism
- “legal paternalism”
- victimless crime - should it be a crime?
- crime versus quasi-criminal offences - 2 elements that must be proven in order to be convicted of a crime in Canada
- mens rea / actus reus
- general intent versus specific intent
- intent and motive
- recklessness and willful blindness.
- distinguish between subjective and objective distinction of mens rea
- distinguish between strict liability and absolute liability
- indictable offences, summary conviction offences, hybrid offences.
- describe the crime assault and it relates to sporting events. What happened in the McSorley case
- the relationship of justice to criminal law according to, the English, the Greeks, the Aboriginals, Canadian criminal justice system.
- “due process”
- “securing” the crime scene
- “criminal investigation”
- R. v. Collins
- “exigent circumstances” and how do they factor into search warrants
- R. v. Hufsky case
- legal principles - burden of proof , reasonable doubt , acquitted, disclosure
- R. v. Askov
- peremptory challenge, challenge for cause
- direct evidence, physical evidence, and circumstantial evidence
- objections on grounds of relevance, leading questions or hearsay evidence.
- mistake of fact - R. v. Pappajohn
- mistake of law - R. v. Baum and Baum
- intoxication - R. Daviault
- general intent and specific intent
- M’Naghten’s rules
- automatism - R. v. Parks
- Gary Plauche
- defence of self-defence and the three tests of self-defence
- provocation
- entrapment - John Delorean
- duress
- purposes of sentencing
- concept of denunciation
- R. v. Smith
- aggravating and mitigating factors
- victim impact statements
- Wayne Ford
May 8 - TEST # 4May 9 - Take up Test # 4
May 10 - Cyberbullying legislation revisited - discussion
MAY 13 - ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY DUE BY 10:00 AM
May 13 - In class lecture on the nature of crime, introduce concept of nature versus nurture. Complete Q # 1 - 9 from the Chapter 9 homework sheet. Over the course of the week read the following paper and make notes as to nature versus nurture.
May 14 - ISP OPTION TWO DUE - complete Q # 10 - 16 from the Chapter 9 homework sheet.
May 15 - Complete Q # 17 - 22 from the Chapter 9 homework sheet.
May 16 - Complete Q # 23 - 29 from the Chapter 9 homework sheet.
May 17- Prep for Debate. Everyone will be given 3 minutes to state positive points for their side. Each side will be given at least 10 minutes for rebuttal.
No School on Monday, May 20
May 21 - Debate: Nature vs. Nurture
May 22 - Lecture on the Zundel and Marshall cases and ISP submissions, complete Chapter 10 Q # 1 - 8
May 23 - complete Chapter 10 Q # 9 - 15
May 24 - Take up remainder of Chapter 10 questions, complete Chapter 11 Q # 1 - 7
May 27 - Complete Chapter 11 Q # 8 - 12
May 28 - Complete Chapter 11 Q # 13 - 17
May 29 - Complete Chapter 11 discussion
May 30 - Kashkar and NCR
May 31- Cyberbullying case study. Should it be criminal?
June 3 - Test Review
- classical theory of criminology - Cesare Beccaria, Jeremy Bentham
- Positivism School of Thought
- Theory of Anomie
- Ecological School
- Social Conflict Theory
- Consensus Theory
- meaning of “Classic theory has evolved into rational choice and deterrence theories”
- Strain Theory
- Socialization Theory
- Social Conflict Theory
- “biological trait theory”
- Neurophysiological theorists
- Nature versus Nurture and criminal behaviour
- Theory of Compatibilism
- psychopaths
- Twinkie Defence
- testosterone, serotonin, hypoglycaemia, XYY, brain abnormalities, brain damage
- 3 articles on Psychopaths and nature v. nurture - Brenda Spencer, Jason Massey, Jeffrey Bailey, Gary Gilmore, APD, Dr. Robert Hare and PCL-R checklist, Kent Kiehl, Brian Dugan, Phineas Gage
- what can be done to address or stem psychopathic behaviour
- disulfiram
- Depo-Provera
- Penile Plesthysmorphy
- purpose of law
- main functions of our Criminal Code
- vigilantism
- “legal paternalism”
- victimless crime - should it be a crime?
- crime versus quasi-criminal offences - 2 elements that must be proven in order to be convicted of a crime in Canada
- mens rea / actus reus
- general intent versus specific intent
- intent and motive
- recklessness and willful blindness.
- distinguish between subjective and objective distinction of mens rea
- distinguish between strict liability and absolute liability
- indictable offences, summary conviction offences, hybrid offences.
- describe the crime assault and it relates to sporting events. What happened in the McSorley case
- the relationship of justice to criminal law according to, the English, the Greeks, the Aboriginals, Canadian criminal justice system.
- “due process”
- “securing” the crime scene
- “criminal investigation”
- R. v. Collins
- “exigent circumstances” and how do they factor into search warrants
- R. v. Hufsky case
- legal principles - burden of proof , reasonable doubt , acquitted, disclosure
- R. v. Askov
- peremptory challenge, challenge for cause
- direct evidence, physical evidence, and circumstantial evidence
- objections on grounds of relevance, leading questions or hearsay evidence.
- mistake of fact - R. v. Pappajohn
- mistake of law - R. v. Baum and Baum
- intoxication - R. Daviault
- general intent and specific intent
- M’Naghten’s rules
- automatism - R. v. Parks
- Gary Plauche
- defence of self-defence and the three tests of self-defence
- provocation
- entrapment - John Delorean
- duress
- purposes of sentencing
- concept of denunciation
- R. v. Smith
- aggravating and mitigating factors
- victim impact statements
- Russell Kashkar and NCR
- Cyberbullying
June 4 - TEST # 5FINAL EXAMINATION FORMAT