Intro to Criminal Law (Part 3) - Crime Against the Person
We will study the crimes against the person in this class, including 1st degree murder, 2nd degree murder, felony murder, voluntary and involuntary manslaughter, assault, battery, and kidnapping.
Mike Traywick - Think, Reason, and Argue Better
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4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
What is the difference between first and second degree murder? What is felony murder? What role does the "heat of passion" play in voluntary manslaughter? We will explore all of this and more in an interactive and exciting way. We will be studying the common law version of these crimes as they may be different in every state or country (which we will also explore). I will provide a discussion outline that has mini-case studies on it that will help students work through these concepts. I will accompany the discussion outline with a powerpoint presentation, but this is not a lecture-based class. There may be brief points where I teach on concepts, but I will engage every student individually and in groups in working through these concepts with me, and we will work in small groups from time-to-time as well. As this is discussion based, the class schedule will be a bit fluid. Sometimes, students will bring up interesting and relevant points that we will explore because it enhances the overall experience. Sometimes, students will understand the topics clearly, and we will move through the topics quicker than expected. But here is the general overview of the schedule: Day 1: Homicide - Introduction to the class and Expectations - What is the legal definition of life? What is the legal definition of death? - First degree murder Day 2: 2nd Degree and Voluntary Manslaughter - 2nd Degree murder - Voluntary Manslaughter Day 3: Involuntary Manslaughter, Assault and Battery, and Kidnapping - Involuntary Manslaughter - Assault and Battery - Kidnapping Day 4: Put Your Knowledge to the Test! - We will finish up any bit of the outline not yet completed - Work on fact patterns to check our understanding - May also do research on state or country laws to see the difference between the elements I could not be more excited about this class! I watched students get more curious, pay attention to detail better, and become better thinkers by going through this process. You will not be disappointed with the time spent learning this topic!
Learning Goals
- Students will learn the basic elements common law crimes against the person
- Students will learn to look for the little details, think through a problem, and not settle on the first answer that jumps to mind
- Students will have a broader understanding of the world of criminal law crimes against the person and be able to speak intelligently about the topic
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Parental Guidance
Crimes Against the Person starts to delve into some mature topics as stated in the Class Experience section. Parents will want to read over the discussion outline to check that they want their child to be exposed to those topics. Please message me if you have any issues.
Supply List
Either print out the Discussion Outline or have it available to type on for the class.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
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Michigan Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
4 Degrees
Doctoral Degree from Western Michigan Thomas Cooley Law School
Master's Degree in Education from Aquinas College
Bachelor's Degree in History from Alma College
Associate's Degree in Foreign Language from Defense Language Institute
I used these lessons in my high school Criminal Law class, and I took Criminal Law in law school.Reviews
Live Group Class
$59
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
3-18 learners per class
