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Questions and Answers > Santa Monica College _Criminal Justice _ You are a police officer who responded to a call of a possible burglary in progress at a single family residence in Santa Monica, California.

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You are a police officer who responded to a call of a possible burglary in progress at a single family residence in Santa Monica, California. You arrived at the address to find the suspect in the li... ving room with an empty duffel bag, flashlight, and unloaded handgun. The 20-year-old suspect was very cooperative and told you that he knew the family who lived in the home was on vacation. The suspect seems remorseful. This is his first offense. You are now writing up the paperwork for the suspect, and can bring one of the following charges: attempted burglary as a misdemeanor, attempted burglary as a felony, or aggravated attempted burglary because they possessed a handgun QUESTION Define the purpose of criminal law. [One sentence] Define felony and misdemeanor Define mens rea, actus reus, and social harm. Does a misdemeanor charge for this burglary suspect satisfy this purpose of criminal law or would you favor a felony charge? Explain. Take the language from the California Penal Code on burglary and apply it to the facts. Did the suspect demonstrate mens rea? Did he satisfy the standard for actus reus? Was there a social harm? Name and define the standard of proof necessary to make an arrest? Prepare and share a thoughtful response to one other student. Law Social Science Criminal Justice CRIMINAL J 1 [Show More]

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