Criminal Law
Define Criminal Law?
•considered public wrongs against all the people of the State of California.
Give me an example of Civil Law
Tenant doesnt pay rent
Being hurt as a result of a crime
etc...
Define a misdemeanor?
•a crime of lesser gravity than a felony, punishable by a fine and or imprisonment in a county jail.
What are the consequences for violating criminal law?
Arrest/ Prosecution
Under civil law, what may the injured or affected party do?
•the injured party may file a lawsuit for monetary compensation or other relief.
True or False...
California penal Code requires that laws be enforced by letter of the law as much as possible
•FALSE
California Penal Code requires that laws are to be applied according to the spirit of the law rather than the literal meaning of the words of the statute.**
What is negligence ?
•Negligence is the failure to exercise ordinary care.
•Negligent act is aggravated or reckless
What is the purpose of criminal law?
To deter criminal behavior and rehabilitate criminals
Define Civil Law
•Civil law deals with noncriminal violations of the law or private wrongs committed by one person against another.
the law is strictly applied in accordance with the literal meaning of it
What is Letter of the law
•What does penal code section 20 say about elements of a crime?
•Penal Code Section 20 states that “in every crime or public offense, there must exist a union, or joint operation of act and intent, or criminal negligence.”
Give me an example of criminal Law
Theft, Burglary, Robbery, fighting, battery..etc
BONUS QUESTION: How many years has officer Rubio been an officer with LASPD?
11 Years
BONUS Question: Who is George Gascon?
District Attorney for Los Angeles County
Defiine a Felony?
•Felonies- a crime punishable by a fine and or imprisonment in state prison, death or removal from office
BONUS Question: What LAPD Division is Banning High School in?
LAPD Harbor Division
Can a civil lawsuit hurt your credit score?
Yes
Define Spirit of the law
the law is applied in accordance with the intent of the legislature and not in literal compliance with the exact words and meaning of the law
what penal code section defines a crime?
Penal Code 15