Acts-Legally prohibited



Acts-Legally prohibited

Omissions-failure to do what is legally required

Deadly Weapon- designed to cause Death/SPI

4 Cutters-Switchblade, Metal Knuckle Knife, Dagger, Gravity Knife

3 Hitters- Billy, Blackjack and Metal Knuckles

2 Shooters- Pillum Ballistic Knife, Any other capable of shooting round

Dangerous Instruments- Legit use but may be used to cause death/SPI

Title A

1) General Purpose- forbid conduct that causes/threatens harm to individuals/public interest

2) Provide Notice- Tell people what is criminal conduct & punishment

3) Define Crimes/Accompanying Mental States (Mens Rea)

4) Distinguish b/w Serious/Minor offenses and penalties

5) Appropriate Public Response

6) Prevent/Deter Offenses- theories of corrections

Offense- any offense punishable (impris/fine)

Traffic Infraction- NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law

Violation- Offense punishable up to 15 days in city/county jail

Crimes

Misdemeanor- Offense

punishable 16-365 days in a city/county jail

Felony- Offense punishable 366+ days in prison

Person- entity can be hurt by criminal behavior

Title B

Culpable Mental States must exist hold criminally liable

1) Intentional- conscious objective to cause a result

2) Knowingly- aware that such circumstances exist

3) Reckless- Aware and consciously disregards risk

4) Criminal Negligence- fails to perceive risk

Defense- Evidence by accused to defeat criminal charge

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt- Proof required to convict crime (moral certainty)

Preponderance of the Evidence- proof to prevail in Civil case(Tipping of Scales (51:49)

Defenses

Infancy- Child ................
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