Legal Analysis of Williams Case and Statutes
DO NOW: Williams’ Case
In your group, read the facts about the Williams case. After reading the
case, read the statutes that follow. In your group, decide:
Which statute applies? There might be more than one.
Does it apply to both parents? Mom? Dad?
What should the punishment be?
Physician Assisted Suicide/Euthanasia
and the Case of Charlie Gard
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Charlie was born with an incurable mitochondrial disease.
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He could not move or breath on his own.
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Experts determined that he would never recover.
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Even if his condition slowed, he would never get better.
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Parents wanted to move him to America for an experimental
treatment.
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Under the Children Act of 1989, the UK took medical power of
attorney and determined Charlie could not be moved and
needed to be taken off life support.
Crimes Against People
Assault and Battery
Assault
An intentional threat, show of
force, or movement, that
causes a reasonable fear of, or
an actual physical contact
with another person.
Assault:
Elements
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Intentional
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Threat, show of force, or
movement
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Causes a
reasonable
fear of,
or an actual physical contact
with another person.
Assault: Yes or No?
Dan is walking down a city street carrying a bottle of soda. Victor, walking
along the same street in the opposite direction, sees Dan approaching.
Because of Dan’s reputation as a hot-head, Victor immediately becomes
fearful that Dan will swing the bottle at him when their paths cross.
1. They walk right past each other.
2. As they walk past each
other, Dan draws back his fist and tells Victor "You're
going to pay for beating me in that Fortnite battle."
Battery
Intentional, unlawful
physical contact inflicted
on one person by another
without consent.
Battery: Elements
•
Intentional
•
Unlawful physical
contact inflicted on
one person by another
•
Without consent.
Battery: Yes or No?
Dan is going to visit his family for Thanksgiving. Many aunts, uncles, and
cousins will be at the dinner. When he gets there, his older cousin, Stan
comes running up to him.
1. Dan puts out his arms and gives Stan a huge hug.
2. Stan immediately puts Dan into a headlock and wrestles him to the floor,
breaking Stan’s arm in the process.
What does Texas Say?
Texas Penal Code § 22.01
A person commits an offense if the person:
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Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to
another, including the person's spouse;
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Intentionally or knowingly threatens another with imminent
bodily injury, including the person's spouse; or
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Intentionally or knowingly causes physical contact with
another when the person knows or should reasonably believe
that the other will regard the contact as offensive or
provocative.
Stalking and Bullying
Stalking
The act of following or
harassing another person,
causing the fear or death
or injury.
Stalking: Elements
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The act of following or
harassing another person,
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Causing the fear or
death or injury.
Cyberstalking
Stalking or harassment
using electronic
communications.
Stalking: Statistics
•
During a 12-month period an estimated 14 in every 1,000 persons age 18 or older were
victims of stalking
•
About half (46%) of stalking victims experienced at least one unwanted contact per week,
and 11% of victims said they had been stalked for 5 years or more.
•
Women were at greater risk than men for stalking victimization; however, women and men
were equally likely to experience harassment.
•
Male (37%) and female (41%) stalking victimizations were equally likely to be reported to
the police.
•
Approximately 1 in 4 stalking victims reported some form of cyberstalking such as e-mail
(83%) or instant messaging (35%).
•
46% of stalking victims felt fear of not knowing what would happen next.
•
Nearly 3 in 4 stalking victims knew their offender in some capacity.
•
More than half of stalking victims lost 5 or more days from work.
Bullying
A version of assault and
battery in which peers or
acquaintances
intimidate, or put others
in fear.
What would you do?
Criminal Sexual Assault
Every 98 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted.
Sexual Assault
Unwelcome sexual contact against
another individual committed
through the use of force, threat, or
intimidation, or enabled because
the victim is incapacitated due to
drugs, alcohol, or mental disability.
Sexual Assault:
Elements
•
Unwelcome sexual contact
•
Against another individual
•
Committed through the use of
force, threat, or intimidation,
•
or enabled because the victim is
incapacitated due to drugs,
alcohol, or mental disability.
Criminal Sexual Assault: Statistics
Rape
Unlawful sexual intercourse
Rape is committed when one party
forces another party to have sexual
intercourse.
There is no consent.
Acquaintance
Rape
Also known as “Date Rape”
A sexual assault by someone known
to the victim.
Estimated 74% of rapes are
acquaintance rapes.
Statutory Rape
Unlawful sexual intercourse by an
adult with someone under the age
of consent, even if the minor is
willing and voluntary.
STRICT LIABILITY CRIME
Review
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Homicide
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First degree murder
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Second degree murder
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Felony murder
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Voluntary manslaughter
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Involuntary
manslaughter
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Noncriminal homicide
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Assault
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Battery
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Stalking
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Bullying
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Sexual Assault
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Rape
Victim Resources
RAINN
www.rainn.org
1.800.656.HOPE (4673)
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DO NOW: Williams Case In your group, read the facts about the Williams case. After reading the case, read the statutes that follow. In your group, decide: Which statute applies? There might be more than one. Does it apply to both parents? Mom? Dad? What should the punishment be?
Physician Assisted Suicide/Euthanasia and the Case of Charlie Gard Charlie was born with an incurable mitochondrial disease. He could not move or breath on his own. Experts determined that he would never recover. Even if his condition slowed, he would never get better. Parents wanted to move him to America for an experimental treatment. Under the Children Act of 1989, the UK took medical power of attorney and determined Charlie could not be moved and needed to be taken off life support.
An intentional threat, show of force, or movement, that causes a reasonable fear of, or an actual physical contact with another person. Assault
Intentional Threat, show of force, or movement Causes a reasonable fear of, or an actual physical contact with another person. Assault: Elements
Assault: Yes or No? Dan is walking down a city street carrying a bottle of soda. Victor, walking along the same street in the opposite direction, sees Dan approaching. Because of Dan s reputation as a hot-head, Victor immediately becomes fearful that Dan will swing the bottle at him when their paths cross. 1. They walk right past each other. 2. As they walk past each other, Dan draws back his fist and tells Victor "You're going to pay for beating me in that Fortnite battle."
Intentional, unlawful physical contact inflicted on one person by another without consent. Battery
Intentional Unlawful physical contact inflicted on one person by another Without consent. Battery: Elements
Battery: Yes or No? Dan is going to visit his family for Thanksgiving. Many aunts, uncles, and cousins will be at the dinner. When he gets there, his older cousin, Stan comes running up to him. 1. Dan puts out his arms and gives Stan a huge hug. 2. Stan immediately puts Dan into a headlock and wrestles him to the floor, breaking Stan s arm in the process.
What does Texas Say? Texas Penal Code 22.01 A person commits an offense if the person: Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another, including the person's spouse; Intentionally or knowingly threatens another with imminent bodily injury, including the person's spouse; or Intentionally or knowingly causes physical contact with another when the person knows or should reasonably believe that the other will regard the contact as offensive or provocative.
The act of following or harassing another person, causing the fear or death or injury. Stalking
The act of following or harassing another person, Causing the fear or death or injury. Stalking: Elements
Stalking or harassment using electronic communications. Cyberstalking
Stalking: Statistics During a 12-month period an estimated 14 in every 1,000 persons age 18 or older were victims of stalking About half (46%) of stalking victims experienced at least one unwanted contact per week, and 11% of victims said they had been stalked for 5 years or more. Women were at greater risk than men for stalking victimization; however, women and men were equally likely to experience harassment. Male (37%) and female (41%) stalking victimizations were equally likely to be reported to the police. Approximately 1 in 4 stalking victims reported some form of cyberstalking such as e-mail (83%) or instant messaging (35%). 46% of stalking victims felt fear of not knowing what would happen next. Nearly 3 in 4 stalking victims knew their offender in some capacity. More than half of stalking victims lost 5 or more days from work.
A version of assault and battery in which peers or acquaintances intimidate, or put others in fear. Bullying
Criminal Sexual Assault Every 98 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted.
Unwelcome sexual contact against another individual committed through the use of force, threat, or intimidation, or enabled because the victim is incapacitated due to drugs, alcohol, or mental disability. Sexual Assault
Unwelcome sexual contact Against another individual Committed through the use of force, threat, or intimidation, or enabled because the victim is incapacitated due to drugs, alcohol, or mental disability. Sexual Assault: Elements
Unlawful sexual intercourse Rape is committed when one party forces another party to have sexual intercourse. There is no consent. Rape
Also known as Date Rape A sexual assault by someone known to the victim. Estimated 74% of rapes are acquaintance rapes. Acquaintance Rape
Unlawful sexual intercourse by an adult with someone under the age of consent, even if the minor is willing and voluntary. STRICT LIABILITY CRIME Statutory Rape
Review Homicide First degree murder Second degree murder Felony murder Voluntary manslaughter Involuntary manslaughter Noncriminal homicide Assault Battery Stalking Bullying Sexual Assault Rape
Victim Resources RAINN www.rainn.org 1.800.656.HOPE (4673)
