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According to the text, crime has been part of the human
condition since people began to live in groups. Ancient
documents indicate that conduct we now call murder, theft, or
robbery was identified as criminal by civilizations that existed
thousands of years ago. Criminal laws regulate human conduct
and tell people what they can and cannot do and, in some
instances, what they must do under certain circumstances. In
this assignment, you will explore different types of criminal
conduct and the goals of criminal law.
Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:
Determine whether or not a conviction is feasible when an
alleged perpetrator does not have the required mens rea but has
engaged in the actus rea. Provide a rationale to support your
position.
Explain the distinction between diplomatic immunity and
legislative immunity. Next, support or criticize the premise that
diplomatic immunity is vital for Americans abroad.
Argue for or against the theory that the courts should not hold a
defendant of questionable competency to the standard
sentencing guidelines. Provide a rationale to support your
response.
Identify the four (4) goals of criminal law, and discuss the
manner in which these four (4) goals effectuate the purpose of
protecting the public and preventing the conviction of innocent
persons.
Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this
assignment.
Note:
Wikipedia and similar type Websites do not qualify as
academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size
12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references
must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the
student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the
date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:
Describe the nature and history of American criminal law.
Explain the role of individuals and federal, state, and local
government agencies in crime fighting and prosecution of
criminal offenses.
Analyze the essential legal elements of criminal conduct.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in
criminal law.
Write clearly and concisely about criminal law using proper
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