Elements of Crime
Elements of Crime
Team D
CJA/224
Professor Martin
November 20, 2011
Elements of Crime Throughout this paper we are going to cover several key elements of crime. We are going to look how the elements of a crime apply to the overall criminal procedure process and how we can improve the understanding of criminal elements. Then we are going to cover what are the various legal defenses which are used and how does each of these defenses apply when in court and the overall criminal procedure. Last yet importantly we are going to cover the definition of crime, how would you describe the overall criminal process after a crime has been committed and what would happen if one of these steps of the process were removed. So let us get started we have a lot to cover.
What are the Elements of Crime The elements of a crime are the pieces that are needed to prove or demonstrate whether someone is guilty of a crime. There must be enough evidence that is given by the prosecution to prove that all of the elements of a crime are consistent with the case that they are responsible for and that the opposite side or the defense can question or challenge the present case on one ore many of the elements. There are basically four things that must be present with the case and they include: the intent, conduct, concurrence and causation. Once one of these things is missing in the chain a case can break and fall completely apart. How do the elements of a crime apply to the overall criminal procedure process The elements of a crime apply to the overall criminal process simply by their definition. Using the four basic components of intent, conduct, concurrence and causation can give a process that is important behind the entire criminal procedure process. Intent is used to prove that someone wanted or intended to commit a crime and they were mentally capable of doing it. This is important in all phases of the process. Next is the conduct which
Team D
CJA/224
Professor Martin
November 20, 2011
Elements of Crime Throughout this paper we are going to cover several key elements of crime. We are going to look how the elements of a crime apply to the overall criminal procedure process and how we can improve the understanding of criminal elements. Then we are going to cover what are the various legal defenses which are used and how does each of these defenses apply when in court and the overall criminal procedure. Last yet importantly we are going to cover the definition of crime, how would you describe the overall criminal process after a crime has been committed and what would happen if one of these steps of the process were removed. So let us get started we have a lot to cover.
What are the Elements of Crime The elements of a crime are the pieces that are needed to prove or demonstrate whether someone is guilty of a crime. There must be enough evidence that is given by the prosecution to prove that all of the elements of a crime are consistent with the case that they are responsible for and that the opposite side or the defense can question or challenge the present case on one ore many of the elements. There are basically four things that must be present with the case and they include: the intent, conduct, concurrence and causation. Once one of these things is missing in the chain a case can break and fall completely apart. How do the elements of a crime apply to the overall criminal procedure process The elements of a crime apply to the overall criminal process simply by their definition. Using the four basic components of intent, conduct, concurrence and causation can give a process that is important behind the entire criminal procedure process. Intent is used to prove that someone wanted or intended to commit a crime and they were mentally capable of doing it. This is important in all phases of the process. Next is the conduct which