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Assignment 1: Criminal Conduct and Criminal Law

According
to the text, crime has been part of the human condition since people
began to live in groups. Ancient documents indicate that conduct we now
call murder, theft, or
robbery was identified as criminal by civilizations that existed
thousands of years ago. Criminal laws regulate human conduct and tell
people what they can and cannot do and, in some instances, what they
must do under certain circumstances. In this assignment,
you will explore different types of criminal conduct and the goals of
criminal law.

Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

1. Determine whether or not a
   conviction is feasible when an alleged perpetrator does not have the
   required mens rea but has engaged in the actus rea. Provide a rationale
   to support your position.
2. Explain
   the distinction between diplomatic immunity and legislative immunity.
   Next, support or criticize the premise that diplomatic immunity is vital
   for Americans abroad.
3. Argue
   for or against the theory that the courts should not hold a defendant
   of questionable competency to the standard sentencing guidelines.
   Provide a rationale to support your response.
4. Identify
   the four (4) goals of criminal law, and discuss the manner in which
   these four (4) goals effectuate the purpose of protecting the public and
   preventing the conviction of innocent persons.
5. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar type Websites
   do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced,
  using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all
  sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific
  format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include
  a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s
  name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover
  page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment
  page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Describe the nature and history of American criminal law.
• Explain
  the role of individuals and federal, state, and local government
  agencies in crime fighting and prosecution of criminal
  offenses.
• Analyze the essential legal elements of criminal conduct.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in criminal law.
• Write clearly and concisely about criminal law using proper writing mechanics.