CRIM 131 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Code Of Law, Mens Rea, Procedural Law
16 Oct 2020
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Critical thinking: in examining an issue, distinguishing between fact and opinion, considering multiple point of view, and being open-minded to all ideas. Crime: an act or omission that is prohibited by criminal law. Mens rea: mental intent to commit the act. Social construction of crime: the notion that the legal status of behavior itself but is the result of the social response to the behavior. Moral entrepreneurs: individuals, groups, or organizations who seek action against certain group of people or certain behaviors and bring pressure on legislators to enact criminal status. Value consensus model: the view that what behaviors are defined as criminal and the punishment imposed on offenders reflect commonly held opinions and limits of tolerance. Substantive law: law that sets out the rights and obligations of each person in society, includes the criminal code. Procedural law: the legal processes that protect and enforce the rights set out in substantive law.
