We'll be handing out the chapter 4 projects Friday in class. I've written it in here in case you don't have one (and attached it below).
Due date: MONDAY APRIL 9 (you will get 3 classes to work on it- Friday March 16, and two classes in the week after spring break)
Law 12
Chapter 4 Project
From a newspaper or the Internet, collect five criminal law articles on cases that have not yet gone to trial. Write a brief summary of the facts of each case. Consult the Criminal Code and comment on each of the following:
8x5 = 40 (total possible marks)
Some useful sites:
Criminal Code:
http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/
Please note- these must be Canadian articles
Possible News sites:
CBC News: http://www.cbc.ca/news
Yukon News: https://www.yukon-news.com
Whitehorse Daily Star: http://www.whitehorsestar.com
The Globe and Mail: https://www.theglobeandmail.com
The National Post: http://nationalpost.com
Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca
Due date: MONDAY APRIL 9 (you will get 3 classes to work on it- Friday March 16, and two classes in the week after spring break)
Law 12
Chapter 4 Project
From a newspaper or the Internet, collect five criminal law articles on cases that have not yet gone to trial. Write a brief summary of the facts of each case. Consult the Criminal Code and comment on each of the following:
- For each case, indicate the offense committed, the actus reus, the mens rea, and the maximum penalty for the offense (3)
- Summarize the evidence that you think the Crown and defence might present (3)
- Indicate whether you think the accused will be found guilty or not guilty at trial. Give reasons for your decision (2)
8x5 = 40 (total possible marks)
Some useful sites:
Criminal Code:
http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/
Please note- these must be Canadian articles
Possible News sites:
CBC News: http://www.cbc.ca/news
Yukon News: https://www.yukon-news.com
Whitehorse Daily Star: http://www.whitehorsestar.com
The Globe and Mail: https://www.theglobeandmail.com
The National Post: http://nationalpost.com
Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca
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