criminal law lesson 1
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What is a crime
A crime is any act or omission that violates a law which results in a punishment
Crime
Between individual and state
Eg theft
Murder
Assault
Civil wrong
Between individuals
Eg trespass
Defamation
Traditional classification of crimes: summary offences
Summary: tried in lesser courts, non-jury offences less serious example road traffic offences
Traditional classification of crimes: indictable offences
Indictable: tried in High Court and Supreme Court
jury trial
serious crimes
example manslaughter rape fraud
Functions and purpose of criminal law
Social control, maintain order
Protect individuals,property and state
Punish the breaking of laws
Sources of criminal law
Common law
The constitution
Legislation
