Functions and graphing functions Basics: A function is a rule that changes input into output A relation is any set of ordered pairs A function is defined as a set of ordered pairs in which no two ordered pairs have the same element A function must give exactly one unique output for each input Also called a mapping or simply a map The set of input numbers is called the domain The set of output numbers is called the range The set of all possible outputs is called the co-domain The range is generally
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Darien Anthony 10/11/2012 Criminal justice 1 Why limits are imposed on Criminal Laws The founding of criminal law on the principle of rule of law means that the power of government is limited. Unlike royalty in the Middle Ages‚ which had limitless absolute power‚ governments are limited in the behavior that can be declared criminal and in the punishments that can be applied for violations of criminal laws. Seven benchmarks are used to assess the legality of criminal laws: * Principle of legality
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The criminal justice system begins with a report that a crime has occurred. A Law enforcement investigation of a crime may begin in a number of ways. For instance‚ an officer may arrive to a crime scene to determine the motive of the crime. During an officer’s investigation‚ they may cross-examine witnesses and potential suspects to further their case. If an investigating officer acquires a sufficient amount of evidence at a particular location‚ they may make an effort to obtain a search warrant
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1. CLASSIFICATION OF CRIMES AND PROOF: 1.1 Structure of Criminal Law in Australia: There is no one set of criminal laws in Australia. Criminal laws at both State and Commonwealth levels operate in parallel with each other. 1.1.1 Commonwealth criminal law: • The Commonwealth can only make laws in relation to those powers it is given under the Constitution‚ therefore‚ any criminal law made by the Commonwealth has to be justified under a power in the Constitution. • The Federal Government does
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MENS REA Mens Rea is described as "A guilty mind; a guilty or wrongful purpose; a criminal intent; Guilty knowledge and willfulness". [2] In criminal law it is the basic principle that a crime consists of a mental element and a physical element. A person’s awareness of the fact that his or her conduct is criminal is the mental element‚ and actus reus’ (the act itself) is the physical element. The concept of Mens Rea started its development in the 1600s in England when judges started to say that
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how law is made and examine the purpose behind criminal law and civil law. Goodey and Silver (2012) define law as a set of rules created by the state which forms a framework to ensure a peaceful society. This essay will aim to describe how laws are made using parliament‚ common law and European law. It will also examine the purpose behind criminal law‚ laws created to protect society and to enforce punishment to those that don’t follow them. It will also examine the purpose behind Civil law‚ law
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and purpose behind criminal and civil law. First it is useful to define what is meant by the term law. Law could be defined as “a set of rules to encourage a more peaceful society”. In other words‚ law regulates and protects society by defining undesirable behaviour and providing a framework of punishment. As a society we accept some acts are undesirable and the state enforces a system of laws to identify and punish these. This is the system of criminal law. In this way laws define our rights
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CLASSIFICATION OF LAW There are four different classifications of law that are found around the world. In this brief article I will explain the differences that make up the four classifications of law. 1. Substantive of laws vs. Procedures of laws- Substantive of law is the substance that makes up a law. It is the meaning of a law that explains what you can and cannot do. For example the law states that you cannot murder another human being unless it was in self defense‚
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Criminal Law Foundations Evaluation CJA 484 – Criminal Justice Administration Capstone Jacinto C. Rincon June 24‚ 2013 David Mailloux With a great deal of debate the design of the United States along with the lay out by the founders of the country who took their roll in laying down the “rules” of the United States of America very seriously. The Articles of Confederation‚ the Bill of Rights‚ and the US Constitution lay the floor work of a layer of protection afforded to all United States Citizens
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Handout 3.1 - The Difference Between Civil Law and Criminal Law When is a legal problem criminal and when is it civil? What difference does it make whether it is criminal or civil? One way of looking at criminal law is that it is dealing with something of public interest. For example‚ the public has an interest in seeing that people are protected from being robbed or assaulted. These are legal problems that fall into the criminal law. Criminal law involves punishing and rehabilitating offenders
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