ERIC ED205449: Laws for Young Mountaineers pdf

ERIC ED205449: Laws for Young Mountaineers

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This booklet introduces secondary grade students to the criminal laws of West Virginia. It can easily be adapted and used by educators in other states. The authors believe that young people must recognize and understand these laws and the mechanisms which society uses to implement and enforce them if they are to function as an integral, important, useful part of society. Each section includes a narrative followed by a discussion question. Sections include: how a bill becomes a law; our criminal court system; crimes against the government (e.g. treason); crimes against the person (e.g. homicide, assault, robbery, kidnapping); crimes against property (e.g. arson, shoplifting) crimes against the currency (forgery); crimes against public justice (perjury, bribery); crimes against the peace (riots, conspiracy, firearms); crimes against chastity, morality and decency; crimes against public policy; crimes relating to drugs; crimes relating to elections; laws relating to motor vehicle operator’s licenses; and laws relating to child welfare.

The booklet concludes with a glossary of terms, and listings of further readings, filmstrips, and films. (Author/RM

• Creator/s: ERIC
• Date: 1980
• Year: 1980
• Book Topics/Themes: ERIC Archive, Bibliographies, Courts, Crime, Criminal Law, Legal Education, Resource Materials, Secondary Education

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