Chapter 2

Criminal Law


  • Begin Chapter 2 "Criminal Law". pgs. 31-47

  • Do Now: Read pg. 37 in textbook "Global Law". Discussion of the ICC (International Criminal Court)

  • Define all words in Chapter 2 Section 1 and 2 (21 words), marble notebook.


  • Review vocabulary words/check homework

  • Begin PowerPoint notes/pg. 12 workbook discuss differences between/Felonies/Misdemeanor/Infractions by definition from PowerPoint.

  • Review Classifications: Felonies/Misdemeanors/Infractions.

  • Murder/Manslaughter (Compare and Contrast)

  • Criminal Act Handout-Discussion

  • Elements of a Crime-Overhead Notes attachment below

  • Discussion of Criminal Act/Required State of Mind/How does Motive play a part or not play a part.


  • Aggravated Harassment 2nd degree-NYS Penal Law 240.30

  • Read pg. 36 Criminal Law in the United States (Federal/State Laws)

  • Ch. 2, Section 2.1 vocabulary quiz on Thursday.

  • Review Element of Crime: Required State of Mind=Intent

  • Discussion of Motive and how it is not necessary for criminal liability


  • Read directions carefully.

  • Do now: workbook pgs. 13 (True/False correct false questions and write pg. # from textbook, 16, 18, 19 and 20.

  • Defenses to Crimes: Insanity, Entrapment, Self-Defense, Defense of Family Members

  • Article "Cops mistaken identity"-Discussion


  • Vocab quiz on Section 2.1

  • Classification of Crimes Assignment in google classroom.

  • Defense of Family Members. How does it differ from Self Defense

  • Entrapment. What does it mean to "induce" .

  • Notes on 3 Tests of Insanity: M'Naghten Rule, Impulse Test, American Law Institute (ALI)

  • Insanity clip (3-4 mins).

  • Article: "American Sniper-Insanity defense" (active link)


  • See article (Youssef Abdel) regarding Self-Defense.-Discussion

  • Self Defense (two articles regarding women strangling her husband). Defenses to crimes: Self defense articles Kelly Forbes

  • Florida law "Stand your Ground" law. Discussion/THE STORY

  • Discussion of "Online Sting Operation" (ENTRAPMENT DEFENSE)

  • SUNY POLICY "YES MEANS YES" and California new legislation regarding sexual assaults on college campuses

  • SEVENTH GRADE SURPRISE (active link)

  • Students were offered extra material regarding what "depraved indifference" murder is defined as.

  • Example: DWI case, Martin R. Heidgen, wrong way drunk driver on Meadowbrook Pkwy. Article of defendant appeal. Prosecution closing statement and impact statement for Katie Flynn (deceased) given by her mother at trial.


  • Reminder to submit Classification of crimes assignment.

  • Discussed real life examples of Entrapment/Insanity/Self Defense

  • Ch 2 Section 2.2 vocabulary quiz is this Thursday, 10/24

  • Complete pg. 40 textbook Section 2.1 Assessment


  • Students must copy notes from pgs. 11, 12, 13

  • CRIMES AGAINST PEOPLE-power point notes.

  • 4 forms of stealing: Larceny, Robbery, Burglary, Embezzlement

  • Kidnapping/Sex Offenses/Domestic Violence (discussion w/ use of newspaper articles

  • Know My Name-60 minutes episode

  • Motor Vehicle Violation

  • Completed notes on Crimes Against People-PowerPoint.


  • CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY

  • Use article "Death of girl, 10" to discuss potential charges by District Attorney (prosecutor)

  • Ch. 3 Test will next week.

  • Show students NIXLE website to be notified by Suffolk County Police Department of various crimes that are being committed throughout Suffolk County.


  • Chapter 2 Quiz Section 2.2.

  • Complete power point notes: Categories Crimes against Business and Crimes against Government.-power point notes

  • Chapter 3 Test is Thursday


  • Complete power point notes: Categories Crimes against Business and Crimes against Government.-power point notes


  • Open book/notes take home quiz 1-40



  • Complete pg. 47 textbook Section 2.2 Assessment

  • Students must complete workbook pgs. 18, 19, 20


  • Chapter 2 Test