SOC101Y1 Lecture 11: Lecture 11.docx
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The criminal code: the intentional violation of criminal law: there are 4 components of the criminal code without defense and without excuse , politically: laws are enacted by the legislature (people who are elected. Men rea: the intent knowing what you"re doing (different. They"re always considered: mala prohibita: illegal crimes because of the law, they"re considered bad deviant, regardless of time and place (eg: murder, child abuse) (cid:224) some consensus because they are prohibited (eg: speeding, illegal downloading) (cid:224) less consensus.
