Crime+&+Society

Part 1: Crime & Society 1)Three conditions must exist in order for an action or omission to be considered a crime. List these 3 conditions. - The action must harm to other people, & are society - serious, in nature and degree - must be best dealt with through the mechanism of criminal law

2) What are the major differences between criminal law and civil law ? What are the advantages and disadvantages of having these 2 distinct areas of law ? Criminal law deals with severe acts, against the morals of the society. Civil law is the between individuals. Advantages mean's Gets rid of all the criminals, and dangerous criminals that are being put away.  Disadvantages mean's Not all criminals get put away. //Advantages- Things are private so not everybody needs to know. //  //Disadvantages- Some people dont know the there is dangerous people that are out there in the world. // 3) Look at Canada's criminal code what type of crime are listed as criminal offences? (what values of society are offended?) Why are some criminal and others are not ? -hurting & scareing people - robbers and theft

4) Provide 2 examples of criminal law in action in canada. Explain the case, the law that was broken, what action was taken by the state and the end result of the case. 