Criminal Responsibility and the Criminal Justice Field

Modern law requires the courts to distinguish between those who are criminally responsible at various levels, in order to dictate the appropriate punishment. The offender's mental state at the time is a key indicator for judging culpability. Thus, intentor the presence of a goal or objective preceding the crimetakes on a large role in the work of criminal justice professionals, from law enforcement to the legal team.

For this Discussion, you analyze how knowledge about criminal responsibility under the law is especially important for criminal justice professionals, based on a current example.

To prepare:

Post a contemporary news story or other current example where a crime has occurred, or you may find your own story?

Refer to a story that you research?