CRMJ 410 Week 2 Assignment Constitutional Limitations, Elements of Crimes

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    Chapter 3

    1. Can you think of an example of an ex post facto law?

    3. Can a municipality enforce an ordinance totally banning religious organizations from canvassing neighborhoods in search of new members? What about an ordinance that prohibits such canvassing between the hours of 8 P. M. and 8 A. M.?

    8. How does the doctrine of judicial review affect the power of a state legislature to de?ned criminal conduct? Would the constitutional limitations on legislative power be as stringent without the power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional?

    Chapter 4

    1. Distinguish between the concepts of motive and intent in the criminal law. Can you cite an instance where, despite good motives, a person would be guilty of a crime?

    5. Is there a justi?cation for the criminal law not punishing a person for failing to act when there is a clear moral duty to act?

    Chapter 5

    1. What justi?es criminalizing attempt, solicitation, and conspiracy?

    7. Should statutes de?ning conspiracy require proof of an overt act in furtherance of the conspirators

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