2+Civil+vs.+Criminal

Chapter 15 - Sections 2 & 3 Pages 430 to 443 Mike Kentfield, Derek Larson

Students will understand the difference between civil and criminal law. They will be able to identify the causes and proceedings in that occur in each.

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Derek Larson http://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/Criminal_law I selected this site because it gave a good understanding on criminal law. It explains the differences between a criminal case and a civil case. The websites definitions are also easily understood compared to the textbook definitions. The link gives treaty examples about different types of criminal law. It explains the differences between felonies and misdemeanors and gives a good example for each. It says how the prosecutor must persuade the judge or jury and that may determine there life. The site also has a good definition from an english law dictionary.

Group Member 2's External Link This external link is to an extensive and comprehensive PDF file. On the first page of this PDF is an introduction to personal injury law, which is the same as tort law. It provides examples of such cases and describes the causes and conflicts in each tort case. Following the front page, there is a long list of frequently asked questions and answers to them. These questions regard claims, neglegence, malpractice, etc. They are completely relevent to the topic of civil law because they are regarding the processes and requirements of a personal injury lawsuit. Though there is way too much information for the entire class to read, it would be helpful to skim over it and read occasional questions such as "My wife was injured when her car was hit by one being driven by some kids who had been drinking at the home of our neighbor. May I take any action against the neighbor, who supplied the liquor to the youths?" where the extent of civil law is examined. There are questions pertaining to almost all the topics covered in the presentation regarding personal injury. I think it would be helpful for students to read these because it will test their own knowlege on civil cases. It is very reliable and from the American Bar Association "ABA" which is a very strong institution nationwide.

Activity http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6ynTbY944Q

1. What are the basic elements of a negligence case?

2. What are special damages?

3. What are general damages?

4. What are punitive damages?

Reflection Questions 1. Who is the prosecution in a criminal case and how does it differ from the prosecution of a civil case? 2. Why do most civil cases (90%) never go to trial? 3. If a car is speeding and runs a red light causing an accident, would it be considered criminal, civil, or both? [|Embeded Answers]

Activity Answers 1.Duty,Breech, causation and damages. 2.Damages directly related to the injury and have a specific dollar amount. 3.Things like payment suffering. 4.Damages the court inflicts intending to punish the defendant. Sources: http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/simpson/simpson.htm http://wilawlibrary.gov/topics/justice/civil/torts.php

http://www.hg.org/crime.html http://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/Criminal_law http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/sg_crim.htm