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On the Crime Object
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Akutaev, Rasul M.; Magomedov, Guseyn B. – International Journal of Environmental and Science Education, 2016
The relevance of the research of this problem is caused by the theoretical and practical needs of a specific concept of the crime object as one of the corpus delicti signs essentially the determining and defining its object and objective side, thereby--the nature of socially dangerous act. Besides, being a facultative sign of corpus delicti, the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Crime, Victims of Crime, Federal Legislation
Mistake of Criminal Law and Its Influence on the Classification of Crime
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Veresha, Roman V. – International Journal of Environmental and Science Education, 2016
The paper examines the characteristics of a mistake of the commitment of crime as an optional feature of the mental state of the crime. The analysis conducted offers an opportunity to state that in international criminal law, a mistake of law, although taken into account, does not generally affect the classification of crime. We uncovered and…
Descriptors: Criminal Law, Classification, Crime, Foreign Countries
Should Juvenile Delinquency Be Abolished?
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McCarthy, Francis Barry – Crime and Delinquency, 1977
The legal concept of juvenile delinquency as administered for the last 150 years began to die with the Gault decision. Delinquency jurisdiction should be removed from juvenile courts and be allowed to revert to criminal courts, where interests which are highly valued in our society can be protected more fully. (Author)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Crime, Criminal Law, Delinquency
Age, Crime, and Sanctions: The Transition from Juvenile to Adult Court.
Greenwood, Peter W.; And Others – 1980
This document, the final report resulting from a two-year study of the use of juvenile records in adult court proceedings and the relationship between age and sanction severity, is of interest to researchers and policymakers concerned with sanction policies for youthful offenders. The introductory chapter provides an overview of the controversy…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Age Differences, Court Doctrine
Juvenile Delinquency: Crime and Justice. Two 9th Grade Social Studies Units.
Wisconsin State Dept. of Education, Madison. – 1978
Two social studies units, one on juvenile delinquency and one on crime and justice, are presented for the ninth grade level. The three-week juvenile delinquency unit focuses on special problems that minors face regarding the law. Students learn the difference between juvenile and adult courts and between status and delinquent offenses. In addition…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Citizenship, Correctional Institutions, Correctional Rehabilitation
Crime and the Law: A 12th Grade Social Studies Course.
Wisconsin State Dept. of Education, Madison. – 1978
The document outlines a semester-long 12th grade study of criminal law which is accomplished through an examination of Wisconsin and constitutional law. Six sections comprise the teaching outline. Section I, The Legislative Process, considers the legislature, various statutes and terminologies, revision of legislation, and penalties. Section II,…
Descriptors: Citizenship, Correctional Institutions, Court Litigation, Court Role
Coping with Crime on Campus.
Smith, Michael Clay – 1988
A compilation, analysis and interpretation are provided of the court cases, involving crime or criminal-like behavior on college campuses, that have reached the appellate courts. The book is designed for the non-lawyer administrator. In addition, suggestions for successful administrative strategies are offered, together with checklists for…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Administrative Problems, College Administration, College Role