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MODULE 1 IN CRIMINAL LAW

TOPIC 1: CONCEPTS OF CRIMINAL LAW

Intended Learning Outcome: At the end of this module, the students must have:

1. Defined Criminal Law using word association.

2. Cited outcome of an example crime that will suit the 3 stages of execution using situation analysis.

3. Defined key terms/concepts about criminal investigation through table with rubrics.

4. Explained the different characteristics of Criminal Law using rubrics.

Introduction:
Criminal law is the body of law that relates to crime. It regulates social conduct and prescribes whatever is
threatening, harmful, or otherwise endangering to the property, health, safety, and moral welfare of people. It
includes the punishment of people who violate these laws. Criminal law varies according to jurisdiction, and differs
from civil law, where emphasis is more on dispute resolution and victim compensation than on punishment.

I. Activity

A. Word Association

Instruction: Write down words/phrases related to criminal law. Out of the words/phrases, create your own definition.

CRIMINAL LAW

CRIMINAL LAW
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 II. Analysis
A. Stages of Execution
Instruction: Read the following situations below and write a particular outcome that will suit to the 3
stages of execution highlighted below.
Situation: Andrew and Juan had a fight about a girl. Without Juan’s knowing, Andrew shoots the gun
to Juan with an intention to kill him.

 It will be considered an attempted crime if……

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 It will be considered a frustrated crime if ……..
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 It will be considered a consummated crime if…..
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B. Read the situation given and answer the question being ask in the problem (essay type).
1. A payed B to kill C, hence B, killed C. What is the degree of participation of A and B in killing C? and
why?
Answer:
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2. In terms of participation of A and B in killing C.
Is there the same level? What is the difference between A and B in terms of commission of crime?
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3. “A” killed “C” by 45 pistol (shoots). But not knowing that “C” is already dead 20 minutes ago.
Discuss what crime was committed by “A”.
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4. “A” rape “C”, a sexy woman in their boarding house while “C” is in the bathroom. Did “A”
committed the crime of MALA INSE or MALA PROHIBITA? Discuss with legal reasons.
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 III. Abstraction
Criminal law is the body of law that relates to crime. It proscribes conduct perceived as
threatening, harmful, or otherwise endangering to the property, health, safety, and moral welfare of people
inclusive of one's self. Most criminal law is established by statute, which is to say that the laws are enacted by
a legislature. Criminal law includes the punishment and rehabilitation of people who violate such laws.
Criminal law varies according to jurisdiction, and differs from civil law, where emphasis is more on dispute
resolution and victim compensation, rather than on punishment or rehabilitation. Criminal procedure is a
formalized official activity that authenticates the fact of commission of a crime and authorizes punitive or
rehabilitative treatment of the offender.

IV. Application
A. Key Terms
Simply complete the template below and indicate all the key terms/concepts of criminal investigation.
Be guided by the rubrics below on how your output will be rated.
INDICATOR 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Organization of Ideas, Grammar and Spelling

Definition and relevant details indicated

Total 15

KEY TERMS/CONCEPTS MEANING OR DEFINITION

1. ACTUS REUS

2. UNLAWFUL AGGRESION

3. BATTERED WOMAN
SYNDROME
4. INTENTION

5. NEGLEGENCE

B. CHARACTERISTICS OF CRIMINAL LAW

Explain the characteristics of Criminal Law and give its exceptions.
INDICATOR 5 4 3 2 1
Explanation of the characteristics of Criminal Law
Organization of ideas
Grammar and spelling
 Total 15

CHARACTERISTICS OF CRIMINAL LAW

Phase Description Explanation of Details and Actions that Needs to be done by the
Investigator (Note: Provide exceptions)
GENERALITY

TERRETORIALITY

PROSPECTIVITY

V. ASSESSMENT
Name: ________________________________ Course/Section: ________________ Date: __________

Test I. Matching Type

Direction: Match the descriptions or situations in Column A to their corresponding key terms, concepts of
Criminal Law in Column B. Write your answer on the space provided.

Column A Column B Answer

1. Deliverate act? A. FELONY 1
2. Violation of Special Law? B. DOLO 2
3. Violation of Ordinances? C. CULPA 3
4. Rules that must be observed? D. CRIME 4
5. Suspension of Liberty due to crime committed E. OFFENSES 5
6. It is a crime but not due to accident F. INFRUCTIONS 6
7. Lack of skills that resulted to negligence G. LAW 7
8. Intentional or deliberate act of committing crime? H. PENALTIES 8
9. Act or omission punishable by RPC? I. IMPOSSIBLE CRIME 9
10. Act or omission punishable by law? J. INTENTION 10