DO SWBAT create a claim justifying each of

DO: SWBAT create a claim justifying each of the five affirmative defenses to a crime Intro Activity: Under what circumstances might a defendant’s actions be excused?

Essential Question: Under what circumstances may criminal action be excused? Daily Objective: SWBAT create a claim justifying each of the five affirmative defenses to a crime

DO: SWBAT create a claim justifying each of the five affirmative defenses to a crime A defendant may acknowledge they committed the act but argue that there are reasons the law should not consider the defendant criminally responsible. This is an affirmative defense. Intoxication: Not having the capacity to understand your actions because of involuntary intoxication (drugged by another person) Insanity: Not able to understand your actions or appreciate the difference between right and wrong because of severe mental disease or defect Entrapment: Induced or persuaded to commit a crime by law enforcement officers Duress: Forced to commit a crime due to continuous threat of harm to oneself or a third party Necessity: Committing the crime was the lesser of two options, and the other option would have lead to immediate and more serious harm Think, Pair, Share: Why does the law excuse a defendant from criminal responsibility for these reasons?

DO: SWBAT create a claim justifying each of the five affirmative defenses to a crime In your group, read over the jury instructions. ● Complete your section of the graphic organizer below and prepare a short explanation for the class. ● As each group presents, fill in that section of the organizer.

DO: SWBAT create a claim justifying each of the five affirmative defenses to a crime Exit Ticket: Create a claim justifying each of the five affirmative defenses to a crime. (1 pt each) Your claims should explain why a defendant should be permitted to use each of these defenses in court, if true. (0 -5)